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A fire at SK hynix’s Cheongju plant led to a hydrofluoric acid leak and evacuation of 3,600 staff, with production unaffected.

Memory chip makers have outpaced oil companies in market value, leveraging AI demand while adopting new contract models to prevent market crashes.

SK hynix launches iHBM, a next-generation HBM memory module featuring built-in cooling to boost performance in future AI processors.

SK hynix is considering Intel as a manufacturing partner for its upcoming HBM4 memory, potentially shifting from TSMC reliance.

Leading memory makers Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron have initiated early DDR6 development with modules expected around 2028–2029.

Surging AI investments have propelled memory chip makers like Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron to become among the world’s most profitable companies.

SK hynix significantly increased its revenue and operating profit in Q1, driven by strong demand for memory chips in AI infrastructure.

SK hynix plans new testing and packaging facilities in the US and South Korea to strengthen its position in the AI memory market.

SK hynix launches large-scale manufacturing of 192GB SOCAMM2 memory modules using LPDDR5X chips, targeting Nvidia Vera Rubin server platforms.

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron ramp up DRAM production but will meet only 60% of global demand, prolonging shortages through 2027.

SK hynix’s operating profit is expected to soar this year, propelled by AI demand, potentially surpassing Microsoft and Google individually.

Samsung and SK hynix leverage long-term memory chip contracts with upfront payments to fund production growth and modernization.

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