Inquiry Disclosure Request: Reports of ₩4 Trillion Chongqing Factory Stake Divestiture
Original: 조회공시요구(풍문또는보도)
Summary
The Korea Exchange has issued a formal inquiry disclosure request to SK Hynix regarding media reports that the company is pursuing a sale of its stake in its Chongqing, China manufacturing facility, valued at approximately ₩4 trillion (roughly $3 billion USD). The company is required to officially confirm or deny the reports by 18:00 on August 10, 2026. The Chongqing plant serves as a key NAND flash memory production base and its potential divestiture would represent a significant strategic realignment of SK Hynix's China manufacturing footprint. Such a move would likely reflect mounting pressure from U.S. export control regulations that restrict advanced semiconductor equipment and technology from reaching China-based facilities. No official company response confirming or denying the reports has been issued as of this filing.