Seoul, Nov. 9 -- South Korean semiconductor manufacturers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could face potential increases in export compliance burdens following scrutiny over Nvidia's artificial intelligence chip distribution channels linked to China, according to a news report by The Korea Herald.

The developments emerged after reports surfaced regarding Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang maintaining a personal relationship with a businesswoman suspected of links to Chinese intelligence services. The situation prompted fresh regulatory attention toward corporate measures against espionage and the diversion of advanced computing components.

Any resulting measures introduced by United States authorities threaten to affect domest...