On August 10, amid swirling market rumors regarding the accelerated sale of its Chongqing facility in China—estimated to be worth 4 trillion Korean won—SK Hynix released a statement clarifying its position. The company stated that it is currently evaluating a range of strategic alternatives to bolster the competitiveness of its packaging operations, though no definitive decisions have been reached at this juncture. Should any pertinent developments materialize, SK Hynix committed to disclosing them either immediately upon confirmation or within a one-month timeframe thereafter. Earlier reports, citing individuals close to the situation, indicated that SK Hynix is weighing multiple divestiture options for the Chongqing plant, encompassing the possibility of bringing in investors. The plant's equity is tentatively valued at around $3 billion. Nevertheless, these discussions remain in their nascent phases and may not culminate in an actual transaction.