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Samsung Opens New Pyeongtaek Semiconductor Complex to Capture Growing Memory Market

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Samsung has begun operations at a new semiconductor manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Three of the four planned plants are already running 24/7, with the fourth slated for production soon. The expansion is intended to help Samsung regain market share in the high‑bandwidth memory segment, where demand is projected to rise steadily through 2028. The complex features fully equipped worker facilities, including canteens and dormitories, and represents a significant investment in Samsung’s memory chip production capacity. While the project is positioned to meet future demand, it also reflects the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in the competitive memory market.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/20/2026

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Samsung ramps up chip production at Pyeongtaek complex to challenge SK Hynix in AI memory market
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 20, 00:00recorded Oct 20, 18:22single source

    三星在韩国平泽建设新半导体制造设施

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    Samsung
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    建设新半导体制造设施
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    内存芯片产能
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    Oct 20, 00:00
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    Oct 20, 17:00
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    Samsung ramps up chip production at Pyeongtaek complex to challenge SK Hynix in AI memory market

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    Samsung is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, with three factories already operating and a fourth coming online. The facility, covering an area equivalent to New York City's Central Park, aims to reclaim market share in high-bandwidth memory chips used for AI, currently dominated by rival SK Hynix.

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