SK Group plans to build a new semiconductor facility in Japan, targeting an operational AI factory within two to three years. The company intends to combine its memory chip production with NVIDIA graphics processors for large-scale data processing tasks. This project requires power consumption comparable to that of a major city.
SK Group plans to build a new semiconductor facility in Japan, targeting an operational AI factory within two to three years.
The proposed facility will serve as a joint venture between SK Group and NVIDIA. It aims to merge SK's memory semiconductor manufacturing capabilities with NVIDIA's GPU technology. The factory focuses on high-performance computing infrastructure rather than consumer electronics production.
SK Group targets gigawatt-level power capacity for the data center operations. This energy requirement matches the consumption levels of large urban areas. The facility design prioritizes massive parallel processing capabilities for artificial intelligence workloads.
The company explores partnerships with Japanese semiconductor firms Kioxia and Rapidus. These collaborations involve NAND flash memory production and advanced chip manufacturing techniques. SK Group maintains readiness to cooperate with local partners when operational needs arise.
SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won describes Japan as an ideal location for this expansion. He states the company remains prepared to collaborate whenever necessary. The project represents a strategic move into the Japanese technology market.
SK Group confirms plans for a gigawatt-level AI factory in Japan with NVIDIA partnership. The facility targets memory semiconductor and GPU integration for data processing operations. The company explores collaborations with Kioxia and Rapidus while maintaining readiness for local cooperation.
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