SK Hynix's record $26.5B Nasdaq ADR listing has created a nearly 50% valuation premium over Korean shares, driven by AI chip demand and access barriers.

SK hynix raised $26.5B in the largest ADR listing in US history, with up to $30B in dollar inflows expected to support the South Korean won.

SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in the largest US listing by a foreign company, debuting on Nasdaq with a 13% first-day gain amid surging AI chip demand.