Korean firms invest $10.2 billion in the U.S. in Q1 2026, a five-year high.

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South Korean companies invested $10.2 billion in the U.S. in Q1 2026, a five-year high and more than 100% higher than last year. AI and crypto news drove the surge, with Samsung and SK Hynix leading the way. Samsung invested in AI data center cooling company ZutaCore and chipmaker Groq, while SK Hynix plans a $10 billion push into U.S. tech startups. Analysts note that Chinese buyers are retreating, creating opportunities for Korean firms. Inflation data remains stable, supporting continued cross-border investment flows.
ME AI Messages: Driven by profit growth from the AI boom and U.S. tariff policies, Korean companies are launching the largest wave of investments and acquisitions in the U.S. in recent years. According to data from South Korea’s Ministry of Finance, actual foreign direct investment (FDI) by Korean companies in the U.S. during the first quarter of this year more than doubled year-over-year to $10.2 billion, reaching a five-year high. AI infrastructure beneficiaries such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are accelerating their布局 in the U.S. AI industry, with Samsung participating in funding rounds for AI data center liquid cooling company ZutaCore and AI chipmaker Groq, while SK Hynix plans to invest $10 billion in U.S. innovative enterprises. Investment bankers believe that, against the backdrop of Chinese buyers exiting the market for acquiring large U.S. tech assets, Korean companies are entering a “golden period” for U.S. mergers and acquisitions. (Source: ODAILY)
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