SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Supercent, led by CEO Junsik Kong, has won the "AI Innovation Pioneer" award at Think Apps @ The Google Apps Summit, held on November 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The Google APAC Apps Summit is an annual flagship conference hosted by Google for app and game publishers and developers across the Asia-Pacific region. This year marked the first integration of two previously separate events — "APAC App Summit" and "Think Apps Vietnam" — into a unified conference format under the name Think Apps @ The Google Apps Summit. The Ho Chi Minh City event brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and developers from across APAC to share cutting-edge business achievements and innovation stories, while fostering meaningful networking opportunities.
As part of the program, the summit hosts an annual "Hall of Fame" session — an initiative dedicated to honoring esteemed app developers and publishers who have demonstrated exceptional impact and made significant contributions to the industry. This year's Hall of Fame recognized winners across four categories:
- Growth & Diversification Master
- User Experience & Engagement Wizard
- AI Innovation Pioneer
- Social & Community Impact Powerhouse
Among these, Supercent was honored with the "AI Innovation Pioneer" title, underscoring its leadership in applying AI at scale across the publishing value chain.
Recognition for AI-Driven Publishing Excellence
The "AI Innovation Pioneer" award recognizes app developers who are at the forefront of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), or Generative AI to create groundbreaking features and enhance user experiences. It celebrates businesses that are pushing the boundaries of intelligent technology, demonstrated by novel AI applications — such as hyper-personalization and advanced predictive analytics — and measurable AI impact, including quantifiable improvements in engagement and conversion metrics.
Supercent stood out for embracing AI not merely as a productivity tool, but as a fundamental operating philosophy. The company has transformed its traditional, human-centered Publishing System Loop (PSL) into an "AI-Driven Publishing Framework", where AI plays an integral role across development, quality assurance, and live operations.
Centering its efforts around a dedicated Chief AI Officer (CAIO) organization, Supercent has implemented company-wide AI education and experimentation. The number of employees actively using AI in their day-to-day work has expanded from fewer than 20 in 2024 to virtually the entire workforce in 2025. Across development, creative, and marketing, the company has introduced systems such as "Night Coder" (an AI code review system), AI-powered QA, generative art workflows, and ROAS prediction models, significantly boosting automation and the precision of forecasting.
CEO Junsik Kong commented:
"This award is recognition on the global stage of Supercent's 'contents-tech' vision and our AI-driven operating model. In today's fast-changing mobile game market, AI is no longer optional — it's the default assumption."
He continued:
"At Supercent, AI is the core engine that connects content and technology. It allows us to simultaneously accelerate our publishing speed and raise product quality. We will continue to push AI-based innovation as a contents-tech company and build a publishing model that works not only across APAC but in global markets as well."
CAIO(Chief AI Officer) Donggeon Kim added:
"This award goes beyond a technical endorsement — it proves that Supercent's AI strategy is delivering real business results. We will keep building an environment where AI takes care of repetitive work, so our teams can focus on creative and truly essential challenges."
He also emphasized the significance of receiving the award in Vietnam:
"It is especially meaningful to share this news here in Vietnam. Supercent's expansion into Vietnam is not about simple cost reduction; it is an investment in the country's cultural diversity and the global potential of its young talent. By bringing Supercent's AI-driven DNA to the local market and growing AI talent together, we aim to create a virtuous cycle of growth for both countries."
Since relocating its headquarters in August, Supercent has been accelerating large-scale hiring and organizational expansion. Guided by the principle that "AI is not a technology that replaces people, but a tool that amplifies performance and creativity," the company plans to further strengthen its AI teams and infrastructure. Supercent aims to embed AI across the entire value chain — from publishing systems to game development and live operations — and to build repeatable, scalable success stories in the global mobile gaming market.
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Supercent Wins "AI Innovation Pioneer" Award at Think Apps @ The Google Apps Summit
- Company named "Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company (Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales)" and "Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company" simultaneously
- Accelerates recovery from market downturn leveraging world-class HBM leadership; Global management performance recognized
- Reflects company's technology leadership and customer-centric execution
- SK Chairman Chey Tae-won emphasizes: "Technological competitiveness must remain unwavering in challenging times"
- Commits to driving new customer value and leading global AI market growth as a "Full-Stack AI Memory Creator"
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has been named the winner of the Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award (Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales)[1] and the Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award[2] at the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)[3] Awards 2025, held on December 4 PST in Santa Clara, California.
| [1]The Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award: A category recognizing public semiconductor companies based on financial soundness and operational efficiency. Awards are presented in two categories — annual sales over $1 billion and annual sales under $1 billion — and are considered among the most authoritative honors in the global semiconductor industry. |
| [2]Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award: A special category recognizing semiconductor companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region based on comprehensive evaluations including product excellence, business vision, leadership, and market success. |
| [3]GSA(Global Semiconductor Alliance): A global CEO-level semiconductor organization serving as a hub for technological information sharing across more than 25 countries and over 250 corporate members. |
The GSA Awards, organized annually since 1996, are regarded as the most prestigious honors in the global semiconductor sector, recognizing outstanding performance in leadership, financial results and industry reputation. SK hynix secured its second win in the financial management category following 2017, and its first recognition as the top Asia-Pacific semiconductor company. The dual achievement reinforces the company's reputation as a leading global technology innovator.
While the semiconductor industry faced a severe downturn just two years ago, the company has been the fastest to rebound thanks to its advanced AI memory technologies including HBM. This performance has resulted in global recognition for its operational excellence and financial execution. SK hynix plans to continue building sustainable growth with its dominant leadership in the AI memory market.
The awards reflect the company's proactive delivery of groundbreaking HBM solutions and its steadfast commitment to customer-centric performance in surging global AI demand. SK Chairman Chey Tae-won has consistently emphasized that securing technological competitiveness must remain unwavering, especially during challenging times. This long-term focus on technology investment and global cooperation network has contributed to the company's improved performance and reinforced financial health.
Driven by this strategy, SK hynix has recorded historic performance throughout 2025. For the first three quarters, the company reported revenue of 64 trillion won and operating profit of 28 trillion won in total, positioning it well to surpass its previous full-year earnings record set in 2024 (66 trillion won in revenue and 23 trillion won in operating profit).
Financial health has also significantly strengthened. As of the end of the third quarter, cash and cash equivalents reached 27.9 trillion won, up 10.9 trillion won quarter-over-quarter, while interest bearing debt decreased to 24.1 trillion won— successfully transitioning into a net cash position of approximately 4 trillion won.
To secure long-term leadership in AI memory, SK hynix is accelerating major investments. The Cheongju M15X fab, which opened its cleanroom earlier than planned in October, is on track to begin HBM mass production in the first half of next year. Construction of the first fab in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, launched in February, is also progressing ahead of schedule.
With its recent financial achievements and continued expansion, SK hynix is expected to further solidify its AI memory leadership going forward.
SK hynix was represented at the ceremony by Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra at SK hynix, and Sungsoo Ryu, President of SK hynix America. "It is a great honor to receive this award." Kim said, "We will continue to lead the market and create new value for customers as a Full-Stack AI Memory Creator, driving growth across the global AI ecosystem."
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM") and flash memory chips ("NAND flash") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has been named the winner of the Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award (Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales)[1] and the Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award[2] at the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)[3] Awards 2025, held on December 4 PST in Santa Clara, California.
| [1]The Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award: A category recognizing public semiconductor companies based on financial soundness and operational efficiency. Awards are presented in two categories — annual sales over $1 billion and annual sales under $1 billion — and are considered among the most authoritative honors in the global semiconductor industry. |
| [2]Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award: A special category recognizing semiconductor companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region based on comprehensive evaluations including product excellence, business vision, leadership, and market success. |
| [3]GSA(Global Semiconductor Alliance): A global CEO-level semiconductor organization serving as a hub for technological information sharing across more than 25 countries and over 250 corporate members. |
[1]The Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award: A category recognizing public semiconductor companies based on financial soundness and operational efficiency. Awards are presented in two categories — annual sales over $1 billion and annual sales under $1 billion — and are considered among the most authoritative honors in the global semiconductor industry.
[2]Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award: A special category recognizing semiconductor companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region based on comprehensive evaluations including product excellence, business vision, leadership, and market success.
[3]GSA(Global Semiconductor Alliance): A global CEO-level semiconductor organization serving as a hub for technological information sharing across more than 25 countries and over 250 corporate members.
The GSA Awards, organized annually since 1996, are regarded as the most prestigious honors in the global semiconductor sector, recognizing outstanding performance in leadership, financial results and industry reputation. SK hynix secured its second win in the financial management category following 2017, and its first recognition as the top Asia-Pacific semiconductor company. The dual achievement reinforces the company's reputation as a leading global technology innovator.
While the semiconductor industry faced a severe downturn just two years ago, the company has been the fastest to rebound thanks to its advanced AI memory technologies including HBM. This performance has resulted in global recognition for its operational excellence and financial execution. SK hynix plans to continue building sustainable growth with its dominant leadership in the AI memory market.
The awards reflect the company's proactive delivery of groundbreaking HBM solutions and its steadfast commitment to customer-centric performance in surging global AI demand. SK Chairman Chey Tae-won has consistently emphasized that securing technological competitiveness must remain unwavering, especially during challenging times. This long-term focus on technology investment and global cooperation network has contributed to the company's improved performance and reinforced financial health.
Driven by this strategy, SK hynix has recorded historic performance throughout 2025. For the first three quarters, the company reported revenue of 64 trillion won and operating profit of 28 trillion won in total, positioning it well to surpass its previous full-year earnings record set in 2024 (66 trillion won in revenue and 23 trillion won in operating profit).
Financial health has also significantly strengthened. As of the end of the third quarter, cash and cash equivalents reached 27.9 trillion won, up 10.9 trillion won quarter-over-quarter, while interest bearing debt decreased to 24.1 trillion won— successfully transitioning into a net cash position of approximately 4 trillion won.
To secure long-term leadership in AI memory, SK hynix is accelerating major investments. The Cheongju M15X fab, which opened its cleanroom earlier than planned in October, is on track to begin HBM mass production in the first half of next year. Construction of the first fab in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, launched in February, is also progressing ahead of schedule.
With its recent financial achievements and continued expansion, SK hynix is expected to further solidify its AI memory leadership going forward.
SK hynix was represented at the ceremony by Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra at SK hynix, and Sungsoo Ryu, President of SK hynix America. "It is a great honor to receive this award." Kim said, "We will continue to lead the market and create new value for customers as a Full-Stack AI Memory Creator, driving growth across the global AI ecosystem."
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM") and flash memory chips ("NAND flash") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
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SK hynix Honored with Two Major Titles at GSA Awards 2025
