[SK Hynix Considers Building Joint Venture Memory Chip Factory in Japan] According to Deep Tide TechFlow, on August 31, SK Hynix is exploring the feasibility of producing memory chips in Japan through a joint venture. This is one of the company's various strategies to meet the surging demand for artificial intelligence while controlling production costs. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stated during a meeting of chamber members from South Korea and Japan in Sendai that SK Hynix is considering multiple locations for the construction of a jointly operated factory. In an interview, Chey Tae-won said, 'We are looking for sites across Japan. Anywhere with sufficient electricity and water resources will work.' When asked about potential partners or specific locations within Japan, he declined to provide further details. SK Group's business spans energy, telecommunications, and chips, among other sectors, and oversees the allocation of major investment funds at the group level.