Samsung Electronics has announced a record-breaking preliminary operating profit for the fourth quarter, projected to reach 20 trillion won ($13.8 billion), a surge of over 200 percent year-on-year. This historic figure, if confirmed, is driven by a supercycle in the semiconductor industry, with strong demand for memory chips used in AI infrastructure. Quarterly sales are also expected to set a new record, surpassing 90 trillion won. The company will release its final earnings report later this month.