I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.SK hynix is in talks with Intel to manufacture memory chips in the US, potentially by leasing Ohio facilities or forming a joint venture. However, this move faces potential opposition from South Korea due to sensitive technology concerns. SK hynix is evaluating options to enhance competitiveness but has made no final decision. The South Korean government stated that while companies decide independently, national core technologies will be reviewed under protection laws.
Reuters, citing sources, reported that SK hynix Inc. (SKHY.US) is in talks with Intel Corporation (INTC.US) over a potential plan that would allow SK hynix to manufacture memory chips in the US for the first time.
Reportedly, the proposals under discussion include SK hynix leasing Intel's chip manufacturing facilities in Ohio, or forming a joint venture with Intel and major cloud companies. However, producing advanced memory chips such as HBM and DRAM in the US could face opposition from the South Korean government, as the related technologies are regarded as sensitive technologies.
SK hynix stated that the company is evaluating various options, including establishing additional production bases, to enhance the competitiveness of its memory chip business, but no decision has been made at this stage. South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said any decision would be made independently by the company, but if national core technologies are involved, the matter will be reviewed in accordance with relevant protection laws. (mn/da)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)