SK hynix is considering Miyagi Prefecture as a potential site for a memory plant, it has emerged. The company is considering producing HBM for AI applications in Japan.
SK hynix, a major South Korean semiconductor company, has reportedly been considering Miyagi Prefecture as a potential site for an overseas memory plant. If realized, it could become the 3rd overseas semiconductor manufacturer to establish a large-scale memory production base in Japan.
No formal decision has been made on the plan at this time, and no figures have been disclosed regarding the specifics of the investment plan, site size or investment amount. Miyagi Prefecture has well-developed semiconductor infrastructure, with a Tokyo Electron site and Tohoku University research and talent centers located nearby.
SK hynix is considering diversifying its production footprint to maintain its position as a major supplier of HBM to NVIDIA. In response to an inquiry from the Korea Exchange on 21 August, the company explained that it was considering options, including additional facilities, to strengthen the competitiveness of its memory business.
The article points out that no formal decision has been made on the local investment, and attention will focus on future updates regarding whether SK hynix plans to build a plant in Miyagi Prefecture and how the project develops.