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title: "SK hynix Invests 54 Trillion Won in Yongin Y2 and Cheongju M17 to Secure Mid-to-Long-Term Production Base for AI Memory Demand"
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description: "A company is planning to invest 35.2 trillion won in the Yongin \"Y2\" fab and 19.1 trillion won in the Cheongju \"M17\" fab as part of their mid-to-long-term investment strategy. The Y2 fab is set to open a cleanroom in June 2029, while the M17 fab will have its cleanroom ready by December 2028. These investments aim to expand the production base for both DRAM and NAND and increase their capacity significantly."
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# SK hynix Invests 54 Trillion Won in Yongin Y2 and Cheongju M17 to Secure Mid-to-Long-Term Production Base for AI Memory Demand

A company is planning to invest 35.2 trillion won in the Yongin "Y2" fab and 19.1 trillion won in the Cheongju "M17" fab as part of their mid-to-long-term investment strategy. The Y2 fab is set to open a cleanroom in June 2029, while the M17 fab will have its cleanroom ready by December 2028. These investments aim to expand the production base for both DRAM and NAND and increase their capacity significantly.

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