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Samsung Electronics Co. is considering extending memory chip contracts from quarterly or annual terms to three–five years to stabilize supply amid rising demand for AI components, co-CEO Jun Young-hyun told shareholders. The move lifted Samsung shares up 6.5% on the Korea Exchange, with Samsung C&T and Samsung Life Insurance rising 8.9% and 13%, respectively, marking a third consecutive session of gains.

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