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Musk Warns China’s 2028 RAM Boom Could Trigger Global Memory Chip Oversupply

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Elon Musk posted on X that China plans to massively ramp up RAM production by 2028, a move that could create an oversupply of memory chips and shorten South Korea’s window to diversify its economy away from semiconductor dependence. The post cites Korean media reports noting China’s recent demonstration of denser DRAM designs and its current 8 % share of global DRAM revenue. Musk’s warning suggests that if China’s capacity expands as projected, the industry could face accelerated overcapacity risks, potentially impacting South Korea’s strategic plans to reduce reliance on the semiconductor sector.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/15/2026

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Elon Musk points to China as potential threat to South Korea's memory chip boom
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    Elon Musk points to China's 2028 RAM production

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    Elon Musk points to China as potential threat to South Korea's memory chip boom

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    A South Korean financial column warned of memory chip oversupply around 2029 due to new capacity, urging Korea to develop new growth industries within 2-3 years because its economy heavily relies on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Elon Musk added a supply threat, stating China will make "a LOT of RAM" in 2028. This concern is amplified by Chinese rival ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), which holds about 8% of global DRAM revenue in the first quarter, and Gartner's forecast of $837 billion in memory revenue in 2026, potentially crossing $1 trillion in 2027. If Chinese output scales up in 2028, oversupply could begin earlier than expected.

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