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Industry insiders believe that even the new production capacity might not solve the shortage in the near future.

Aug 7, 2026 13:58 EDT

An artist's impression of SK hynix's planned M17 fab in Cheongju [Photo: SK hynix]

Demand for DRAM has skyrocketed due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers, prompting DRAM manufacturers to invest tens of billions of dollars in expanding production capacity. As one of the top three DRAM producers globally, SK Hynix has also announced plans to invest in new fabs and ramp up production.