According to Yonhap News,
SK hynix Inc. said Tuesday it has started construction on its first fabrication plant and relevant facilities at an envisioned semiconductor cluster in Yongin, south of Seoul.
The company broke ground Monday after receiving approval from the Yongin municipal government last week, according to SK hynix's newsroom.
The Yongin semiconductor cluster aims to serve as a key production hub for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips, integrating SK hynix's fabs with materials and chip equipment companies, as well as other essential infrastructure.
Last year, SK hynix committed to investing 9.4 trillion won (US$6.6 billion) to build the first fabrication plant.
Under its broader plan, the cluster will eventually house four SK hynix fabs, with the first facility slated for completion by May 2027.
SK hynix said it plans to use the cluster as a production base for next-generation dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), including high bandwidth memory (HBM), to meet the growing demand for AI chips and establish a foundation for long-term growth.
In line with this expansion, the company is also constructing HBM production facilities in Cheongju, central South Korea, with completion expected by the end of this year.
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Source: Yonhap News (February 25, 2025)