Woofun AI data shows that South Korean foreign direct investment in the United States during the first quarter of this year reached $10.2 billion, representing a more than twofold increase from the previous year and marking a five-year peak. This surge is attributed to profits from the artificial intelligence boom and adjustments to U.S. tariff policies.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expanding their presence in the U.S. AI supply chain. Samsung has participated in funding rounds for ZutaCore and Groq, while SK Hynix intends to invest $10 billion in U.S. innovative enterprises. Investment bankers suggest that the withdrawal of Chinese buyers from large-scale U.S. tech asset acquisitions has created a favorable environment for South Korean firms.