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SK Hynix explores Japan memory chip fab joint venture for AI demand

SK Hynix Japan AI chip manufacturing 2026-08-31 South Korea

South Korean memory chip supplier SK Hynix announced on August 31, 2026, it is studying the feasibility of a joint venture to establish memory chip manufacturing in Japan to meet surging artificial intelligence demand. The company is considering multiple locations for the jointly operated plant.

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SK Hynix Weighs Japan Memory Fab Partnership to Supply AI Boom

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SK Hynix Inc. is studying the feasibility of a joint venture to make memory chips in Japan, one of several options under consideration to meet surging AI demand while controlling production costs.

SK Hynix weighs Japan memory fab partnership to supply AI boom

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