SK Hynix said it is evaluating strategic options to strengthen its global competitiveness following reports of a potential partnership with Intel to manufacture semiconductors in the US.
The South Korean memory chipmaker's statement comes after speculation about a collaboration with Intel on US-based semiconductor production. SK Hynix did not confirm or deny specifics of the reported deal.
Both companies face pressure to expand production capacity outside their home markets as geopolitical tensions and supply chain concerns reshape the semiconductor industry. The US has pushed for increased domestic chip manufacturing through subsidies and incentives.
SK Hynix is one of the world's largest DRAM and NAND flash memory producers. Intel manufactures processors and has been diversifying into foundry services for other chipmakers.
The company said it is considering multiple pathways to boost competitiveness but provided no timeline for announcements. Industry observers note that partnerships between major chipmakers on US manufacturing could signal shifting strategies in the sector's capital-intensive expansion plans.
Neither company has issued further comment on the potential collaboration.
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