Samsung and SK Hynix are building new memory fabs as the Korean government aims to double DRAM production capacity.
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Updated Jul 9
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Samsung and SK Hynix are building new memory fabs as the Korean government aims to double DRAM production capacity.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are now jointly controlling 64% of the DRAM revenue.Sub-event
- The semiconductor boom is fueling national economic growth in Korea, with government plans to fund via tax windfalls and support startups.Sub-event
National push to double memory production capacity in South Korea.1 source
- South Korea provides technological and governmental support to both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix through strategic initiatives.Sub-event
- SK Hynix is building advanced packaging plants in the South Chungcheong province of South Korea.Sub-event
Samsung and SK Hynix are building new fabs, supported by a government goal to double DRAM capacity.1 source
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The entities involved
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Samsung Electronics
South Korean multinational electronics corporation
- Korea is leading a major initiative to develop the foundation for 6G by leveraging AI RAN technology, with Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom playing principal vendor roles.
- Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom are leading the deployment of private 5G solutions and collaborating on smart office projects in South Korea.
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SK Hynix
South Korean memory semiconductor supplier
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Korea
region in East Asia
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