Amkor Technology Korea has announced its commitment to responsibly advance its investment project at the Gwangju facility.
On June 30, Amkor revealed plans to invest 1 trillion won in the Gwangju factory, with indications of an additional investment of around 2 trillion won.
According to Gwangju Special City, on September 22, CEO Lee Jin sent a letter to Mayor Min Hyung-bae expressing gratitude for support related to additional investment in wastewater treatment at the Gwangju facility.
In the letter, Amkor stated that the collaboration between the city and Jangseong County to establish a memorandum of understanding for the 'semiconductor wastewater treatment support project' has laid a foundation for securing additional wastewater treatment capacity. They noted, "Active support is a significant boost to the stable advancement of our investment project."
Amkor also pledged to responsibly pursue the investment project, stating, "We will diligently engage in follow-up discussions regarding the expansion of wastewater treatment facilities and related permits and operational plans."
Mayor Min also shared Amkor's official response on Facebook on September 29, stating, "If there are any obstacles to investment, we will expedite administrative processes. We will ensure smooth support for follow-up administrative procedures related to the expansion of wastewater treatment infrastructure and permits and operations."
On September 18, Gwangju Special City and Jangseong County signed a memorandum of understanding to support Amkor's additional investment in the semiconductor factory, agreeing to collaborate on the construction of treatment facilities linked to the Jangseong County public wastewater treatment facility and on permits and operations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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