SK hynix boosts Yongin semiconductor cluster investment to meet artificial intelligence demand

SK hynix will pour approximately 31 trillion KRW into its first fab at the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster by 2030, accelerating capacity expansion for high-performance chips used in artificial intelligence and data centers.

SK hynix is significantly expanding its investment in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in Yongin, South Korea, where a new fab structure has already risen to the height of a 50-story apartment building. The company announced on Feb. 25 that it has decided to invest approximately 21.6 trillion KRW (15 billion USD) in a new facility for the first fab by the end of December 2030. With this decision, the total investment for constructing the first fab will reach approximately 31 trillion KRW (approx. 21.5 billion USD), a figure that includes the approximately 9.4 trillion KRW (approx. 6.5 billion USD) facility investment previously announced in July 2024.

The expanded spending reflects a strategic move to get ahead of rapidly growing global customer demand and to reinforce the stability of SK hynix’s supply system. As advanced industries such as artificial intelligence, data centers, and high-performance computing continue to scale, the demand for high-performance and high-density semiconductors is undergoing structural growth. SK hynix is positioning the Yongin site as a core production hub capable of supporting this long-term shift in technology requirements.

By committing to increase production capacity earlier than initially planned, SK hynix aims to secure a stable, ready supply of advanced memory products and related semiconductors when customers need them. The new investment in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster is intended to create a robust foundation for future manufacturing, helping the company respond more flexibly to market cycles while aligning its output with the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence and data-intensive applications worldwide.

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