Sources said: 'Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will increase their total investment in semiconductor facilities to 45 trillion won this year. Samsung plans to increase investment in large-scale wafer manufacturing facilities from 27.3 trillion won to 30 trillion won.' In addition, SK hynix’s capital expenditures are also Will increase to 15 trillion won.
One head of SK hynix said that SK hynix may still adjust its investment plan. SK Hynix hinted earlier that the company will invest 13 trillion won in semiconductor facilities.
On the other hand, Yonhap quoted industry sources saying that Samsung Electronics has set up an R&D center for its foundry business. Sources revealed that Samsung is seeking to catch up with the foundry leader TSMC (2330); Samsung is currently global The 4th largest wafer foundry industry.