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KEPCO Asks Samsung, SK Hynix to Prepay 25 Trillion Won in Power Bills; Both Refuse

KEPCO asked Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to prepay about 25 trillion won in electricity bills over the next five years to ease its financial burden, but both chipmakers refused. The move raises uncertainty over power costs; if the burden is shared, it could erode semiconductor profits and weigh on share prices in the short term.

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조선일보 · 09-17 19:43 KST

KEPCO Asks Samsung, SK Hynix to Prepay 25 Trillion Won in 5-Year Power Bills; Both Refuse

KEPCO asked Samsung and SK Hynix to prepay about 25 trillion won in five-year electricity bills, but both chip giants refused. This signals rising power cost pressure; higher tariffs could erode Hynix's margins, a potential negative for its stock, though refusing prepayment eases near-term cash flow.