The construction of a facility to supply 1.072 million tons of industrial water daily to the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex, which includes Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, is officially underway. The government plans to first establish a dedicated pipeline from the Paldang Dam to the Yongin complex to supply 310,000 tons of water per day, with plans to gradually expand capacity in the future.
On September 18, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced the start of construction for the first phase of the 'Yongin Semiconductor Complex Integrated Water Supply Project.'
This construction follows the approval and announcement of the implementation plan for the first phase on the same day. The ministry will begin work on sections where design and permits have been completed to ensure water supply aligns with the construction schedule of semiconductor production facilities. Additional sections will commence as related procedures are finalized.
The Yongin Semiconductor Complex Integrated Water Supply Project aims to provide industrial water to the Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor National Industrial Complex, where Samsung Electronics will be located, and the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex, which will host SK Hynix and others.
Stable access to large volumes of water is essential for semiconductor manufacturing processes. The government plans to gradually establish an integrated water supply facility capable of delivering a total of 1.072 million tons per day, timed with the increasing water demand from both industrial complexes.
In the first phase, a dedicated pipeline approximately 47 kilometers long and one pumping station will be installed from the Paldang Dam to the Yongin semiconductor complex, supplying 310,000 tons of water daily. The second phase will add capacity to supply an additional 762,000 tons per day.
Kim Ho-eun, Director of Water Use Policy at the Ministry, stated, "We will thoroughly manage safety and quality during the construction process in cooperation with relevant agencies. With this groundbreaking, we will accelerate the project to ensure a stable supply of sufficient water when needed by businesses."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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