From TechCrunch · Kate Park · · 1m 20s
SK Hynix eyes Intel partnership for US chip production
The Korean memory giant is discussing leasing factory space in Ohio or forming a joint venture with Intel.
In brief
The Korean memory giant is discussing leasing factory space in Ohio or forming a joint venture with Intel. SK Hynix is exploring US manufacturing for the first time, potentially leasing space at Intel's Ohio factory as chip production shifts to American soil. Originally reported by TechCrunch.
SK Hynix talks US production
The Korean memory chip giant is discussing manufacturing RAM chips in America for the first time, potentially leasing space at Intel's planned Ohio factory.
Joint venture on the table
The companies are considering multiple options, including a joint venture that could involve cloud service providers. SK Hynix says nothing is finalized yet.
“No specific plans or arrangements have been finalized at this time.”
Already building in Indiana
SK Hynix is constructing a $3.8 billion facility in West Lafayette for AI chip packaging, set to start production in 2029 using wafers from South Korea.
Trump pushes domestic manufacturing
The administration is offering tariff relief to companies investing in US production while threatening broader tariffs on semiconductor imports.
Seoul could review the deal
Any plan involving strategically important chip technology might trigger a government review under South Korean law designed to prevent sensitive tech transfers.
The companies have history
Intel sold its NAND flash memory business to SK Hynix for $9 billion in 2020, establishing a prior relationship between the chipmakers.
At a glance
SK Hynix is exploring US manufacturing for the first time, potentially leasing space at Intel's Ohio factory as chip production shifts to American soil.
