SK Hynix weighs Japan memory fab partnership to supply AI boom
The South Korean supplier of dynamic and flash memory is considering various locations for a jointly operated plant.
SK Hynix, a South Korean memory chip supplier, is exploring the possibility of establishing a joint venture with a Japanese partner to produce memory chips, according to SK Inc. Chairman Chey Tae-won. The move comes as the demand for AI memory increases and SK Hynix seeks to manage production costs. The company is considering various locations for the joint plant, including Japan, as part of its strategy to capitalize on the AI boom.
SK Hynix has recently announced the completion of a chip packaging facility in Indiana and is looking into additional international expansion opportunities.
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