SK Hynix has stated that there are currently no confirmed plans to build a semiconductor factory in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. However, the company explained that it is reviewing various options, including the establishment of additional production bases, to enhance its memory business competitiveness.
On August 21, SK Hynix responded to a request for clarification from the Korea Exchange, indicating that it will provide further details once they are finalized or within a month. The company had previously announced on August 7 that it would invest 35.2246 trillion won in the construction of the second fab at its semiconductor cluster in Yongin, accelerating its domestic production capacity expansion.
Earlier that day, reports emerged that SK Hynix was planning to invest tens of trillions of won to build a memory semiconductor factory in Miyagi Prefecture. This is not the first time rumors about a factory in Japan have surfaced; in February, Japanese media reported on the possibility of constructing a semiconductor factory in the country.
Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, also mentioned Japan as a potential hub for semiconductor production in an interview with Japanese media in June. He acknowledged Japan's semiconductor ecosystem while noting that what is needed in Japan are AI data centers, indicating ongoing collaboration in that area. Japan is considered a candidate for memory production bases due to its concentration of material and equipment companies.
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