SGSK Hynix, a major South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, has announced that its board approved approximately $38.3 billion in investments through 2031. The funds will support two key projects: the second phase of the Yongin chip fabrication plant (Y2 fab), which will focus on producing advanced DRAM chips essential for AI applications, and the M17 chip plant in Cheongju, designed to manufacture NAND flash memory used in various storage devices. Construction for the Y2 fab is set to start in July 2025, with the first cleanroom opening in June 2029, while the M17 fab will begin construction in February 2025, aiming for a first cleanroom by December 2028. The company also mentioned ongoing efforts to improve shareholder returns.
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