SEOUL -- South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix's operating loss widened to 3.4 trillion won ($2.5 billion) in the first quarter as the company struggles to cope with a deepening downturn in the global semiconductor industry.
South Korean semiconductor manufacturer posts $2.5bn in red ink

SK Hynix and other semiconductor manufacturers are dealing with a slowdown in the industry. © Reuters
SEOUL -- South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix's operating loss widened to 3.4 trillion won ($2.5 billion) in the first quarter as the company struggles to cope with a deepening downturn in the global semiconductor industry.