[SMM Tin Bulletin: SK Group Chairman Said the Wafer Shortage Would Continue Until 2030 and Efforts Would Be Made to Stabilize Memory Prices]

Published: Mar 17, 2026 09:52

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SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won of South Korea said on Monday that the global shortage of semiconductor wafers could last until 2030, as artificial intelligence-driven demand continues to outpace supply. Chey Tae-won said that SK Hynix is reviewing the possibility of a US ADR listing to broaden its global investor base, while its chief executive officer may announce plans to stabilize DRAM chip prices, and the group is also exploring alternative energy sources.

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