Samsung Electronics has officially joined the elite group of companies valued over $1 trillion, with its market capitalization reaching 1,530 trillion won (around $1.04 trillion). This achievement comes as shares of the world's leading memory-chip manufacturer surged by 13% in early trading, driven by an unprecedented demand for chips used in artificial intelligence applications. The company recently reported record earnings for the first quarter, with revenue and profits hitting all-time highs. Notably, Samsung's chip-making division accounted for more than 90% of its total earnings, reflecting the ongoing robust demand for memory products. Analysts expect revenue from high-bandwidth memory products to more than triple this year, with the new HBM4 product anticipated to contribute significantly. This positive trend in Samsung's performance has also buoyed South Korea's benchmark Kospi index, which increased by 6.7%, surpassing the 7000 level for the first time.