SK hynix to invest KRW 54 trillion in new Yongin DRAM fab, Cheongju NAND plant
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SMH• Investment plan for Yongin and Cheongju fabs
- SK Hynix to invest KRW 54 trillion in new fabs in Yongin and Cheongju to expand DRAM and NAND capacity for AI-driven demand.
- KRW 35.2 trillion allocated to Yongin Y2, a DRAM fab slated to open its first cleanroom in June 2029 for HBM output.
- KRW 19.1 trillion earmarked for Cheongju M17, a NAND fab targeting first cleanroom operations in December 2028.
- Investment periods run to October 2031 for Y2, April 2031 for M17, with equipment ramp paced to customer demand.
- Omdia projects DRAM and NAND demand to grow at a 19% CAGR through 2030, supporting the expansion timetable.
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