Visiting Samsung’s Paju Ultra-Large-Scale Semiconductor New Facility: The AI-Driven Surge in Memory Chip Capacity Expansion
To meet the surging demand for high-bandwidth memory chips driven by the explosive growth of generative AI, Samsung is building a semiconductor manufacturing cluster in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, spanning an area equivalent to New York’s Central Park. To date, three fabs have been commissioned, with a fourth set to begin production soon, and construction on a fifth—halted in 2024 due to declining demand—has now resumed. The site showcases an intense construction pace and a workforce ecosystem adhering to stringent safety standards.