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SK Hynix invests $38B in new AI memory chip factories in South Korea

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SK Hynix is investing $38.1 billion to construct two new memory chip facilities in South Korea. These factories, one in Yongin for HBM and DRAM and another in Cheongju for NAND flash, are intended to meet the surging demand for AI-driven memory products. Production is slated to begin as early as June 2029, with analysts predicting that memory prices will remain high until at least the end of 2028 due to this sustained demand and manufacturers prioritizing data center clients. AI

IMPACT This expansion by SK Hynix signals continued high demand for AI-specific memory, potentially impacting supply chains and pricing for AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON Significant investment by a major AI hardware supplier. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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SK Hynix invests $38B in new AI memory chip factories in South Korea

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    SK Hynix pledges $38 billion to build two new DRAM and NAND factories

    SK Hynix has announced that it will invest $38.1 billion to build two new memory chip facilities in South Korea.

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