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AMD CEO says S. Korea key partner in AI chips

AMD CEO highlights South Korea's strategic role in AI chip supply chain.

Context

What happened: AMD CEO Lisa Su said South Korea is a key partner in AI chips during a visit to Seoul for AMD Gamer Day 2026, and she planned meetings with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix executives. Key numbers: Su's second trip to Seoul in seven months. AMD and Samsung agreed on an HBM supply deal in March. Why it matters: Su cited strong Samsung support in high-bandwidth memory and said AMD keeps exploring memory and foundry opportunities, as memory shortages strain AI infrastructure expansion.

What changed

AMD CEO Lisa Su said South Korea is a key partner in AI chips during a visit to Seoul for AMD Gamer Day 2026, and she planned meetings with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix executives.

Why it matters

Su cited strong Samsung support in high-bandwidth memory and said AMD keeps exploring memory and foundry opportunities, as memory shortages strain AI infrastructure expansion.

Sources

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