SK hynix participated in SEMICON® Korea 2025, held at COEX in Seoul from February 19–21, sharing insights into semiconductor technology trends and reinforcing its AI memory leadership.
Organized by SEMI1, SEMICON Korea has grown to become the country’s largest semiconductor exhibition since its launch in 1987. The event brings together semiconductor manufacturers, along with materials, components, and equipment companies, to exchange the latest technologies and trends. This year’s exhibition, themed “Lead the Edge to the New Era,” featured various exhibits and presentations which explored the technological edge needed to drive AI innovation.
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Sharing Industry Expertise & Strengthening Collaboration
At the event, SK hynix experts provided insights on various topics ranging from next-generation memory to sustainable manufacturing technology.
These presentations covered emerging memory2 technologies such as SOM3, HBM4 stacking technology, and advanced manufacturing methods. The employees also gave talks on fab automation, digital twin5 applications, and the company’s net zero initiatives, highlighting SK hynix’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
2Emerging memory: A new class of memory technologies that differ from traditional DRAM and NAND flash, including RRAM, MRAM, PCM, and FeRAM.
3Selector-Only Memory (SOM): A cross-point memory device that integrates both selector and memory functions using a dual-function material (DFM).
4High Bandwidth Memory (HBM): A high-value, high-performance product that possesses much higher data processing speeds compared to existing DRAMs by vertically connecting multiple DRAMs with through-silicon via (TSV).
5Digital twin: A technology that creates a virtual replica of a physical object, allowing simulations to predict real-world outcomes.
Meanwhile, SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung, in his capacity as Chairman of the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA), attended the leadership dinner on the first day of the exhibition. Kwak engaged with global semiconductor leaders and executives at the dinner, fostering stronger industry collaboration and partnerships.
During his congratulatory speech, Kwak emphasized the growing need for the semiconductor industry to adapt in the AI era and meet future challenges and opportunities.
“Semiconductors are a crucial resource that drives both the global economy and national security. Their importance has grown even further in the AI era,” he said.
“In line with this year’s theme, Lead the Edge to the New Era, companies across the industry need to continue expanding new technologies and possibilities to prepare for the future.”
Leading the New Era
At SEMICON Korea 2025, SK hynix underscored its pivotal role in shaping the future of semiconductor technology. By sharing insights on cutting-edge memory technologies and sustainable practices, the company not only reinforced its AI memory leadership but also demonstrated its commitment to driving industry-wide innovation. As the industry continues to evolve, SK hynix is poised to lead the charge toward a more advanced and sustainable era.
