To establish a sustainable business operation as a leading global company, compliance is woven into SK hynix’s core business values. Based on our Compliance Management System (CMS), we are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations and to promoting strong culture of compliance.

1. 1. Integrated Management

   We view compliance as a key aspect of sustainable growth, not a mere obligation. Furthermore, we have adopted compliance as a fundamental principle in the business decision-making process.

2. 2. Global Commitment

   We are committed to complying with applicable international standards and local laws and regulations in every jurisdiction where we operate.

3. 3. Proactive Prevention

   We systematically identify and manage potential compliance risks across our business and maintain prevention measures to prevent any potential risks in advance.

4. 4. Company-wide Engagement

   We provide ongoing training and education programs to encourage all employees to take responsibility and ownership in compliance and implement a transparent and speak-up(reporting) culture.

5. 5. Responsibility and Commitment

   We maintain systematic and robust monitoring system to detect potential violations in advance, and address the issue in a timely manner. Furthermore, we are fully committed to continuously building and strengthening the trust of our stakeholders.

To proactively respond to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, SK hynix operates a company-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that provides an integrated framework for identifying, assessing, and managing compliance risks.

Through the CMS, we structure and manage key risk areas—including safety, health and environment, information security, and fair competition—and implement systematic risk management aligned with global regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

By embedding robust and coherent compliance activities across the company, we aim to promote consistency and transparency, while strengthening the foundation for sustainable growth built on stakeholders’ trust.

Based on SK hynix’s company-wide Compliance Management System (CMS), we proactively identify key compliance risks and continuously develop our compliance program through a five-step cycle: Policy Development, Training & Education, Monitoring, Corrective Action, and Management Reporting.

1. 01 Policy Development

   We establish and maintain compliance policies and internal rules, identify and assess risks across key compliance areas, and develop policies and controls.

2. 02 Training & Education

   We provide regular and tailored training to all employees at our headquarters and overseas entities, based on their roles, responsibilities, and local business environments.

3. 03 Monitoring

   We conduct risk-based monitoring and testing using compliance checklists tailored to each risk area to assess compliance across our business activities.

4. 04 Corrective Action

   We take immediate corrective action on any issues identified through our monitoring system. We also verify that the implemented corrective actions and measures are effectively preventing the recurrence.

5. 05 Management Reporting

   We report the outcomes of our compliance activities to senior management / the Board of Directors and incorporate the lessons that we learned into our policies and compliance program.

To maintain an effective compliance program, SK hynix has established Compliance Guidelines and Compliance Management Regulations and appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to govern and assess the Company’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The results of our compliance activities are reported to the Board of Directors annually.

We also develop and distribute practical compliance guidelines covering key legal and regulatory requirements relevant to employees’ responsibilities and provide related training to strengthen compliance awareness throughout the company.

We continuously monitor legislative and regulatory developments, proactively update relevant guidelines, and establish and enhance internal monitoring processes to embed SK hynix’s compliance with fair trade laws and regulations into our day-to-day business practices.

SK hynix is committed to promoting mutual growth and building sustainable, collaborative relationships with its business partners. To protect the rights of our business partners, we review and screen whether our subcontracts and transactions are in compliance with relevant laws, and also provide guidance to the employees through practical manuals and training, creating a compliance culture to ensure the protection of business partners’ rights.

SK hynix provides compliance training across a broad range of legal and regulatory areas. In particular, we regularly conduct training on fair trade and subcontracting laws to enhance awareness of fair trade compliance among our employees and management. This training is mandatory for all relevant employees and managements, and regular training is also provided to our subsidiaries, helping to foster a culture of fair and compliant business practices across SK hynix.