Samsung Set To Post Record Quarterly Profit, Could Overtake Nvidia

Samsung Electronics is expected to report second-quarter operating profit of around 85 trillion won, or roughly $55.6 billion at current exchange rates, a jump of about 49 percent from the previous quarter, which was already its best on record. If confirmed, the figure would surpass Nvidia’s quarterly operating profit record, placing Samsung at the top among global tech companies. The company’s dominant position in memory chip production, along with strong demand for high bandwidth memory used in AI hardware, is behind the surge.

Even Higher Without Bonus Payouts

Analysts note that excluding several trillion won set aside for performance bonuses, Samsung’s actual operating profit for the quarter would already exceed 100 trillion won, or roughly $65 billion.

Shinhan Financial Pushes AI Overhaul

Separately, Shinhan Financial Group brought together around 300 executives for a strategy forum focused on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across the company. The chairman told attendees that leaders who can adapt across business functions will become essential as generative AI narrows information gaps between staff levels.

Three National Mega-Projects Face Execution Test

South Korea’s semiconductor, physical AI and data center initiatives have drawn international attention, but experts say faster permitting, more flexible labor rules and stronger supply chain management will determine whether the projects succeed at scale.

Naver Cuts AI Search Errors, Costs

Naver said its redesigned AI search tool has reduced inaccurate responses significantly while cutting operating costs, using smaller, specialized language models instead of relying solely on large general-purpose systems.

Industry groups are warning that South Korea’s semiconductor and AI expansion will require dramatically more water in the coming decade, while robotics security expertise remains scarce as the country pushes ahead with humanoid robot commercialization plans.