On August 30, SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung recently stated that the company is open to further investments in the U.S. semiconductor industry, though no decision has been made yet. He predicted that the global shortage of memory chips will persist until the end of 2030. Kwak revealed that SK Hynix is scouting locations worldwide to meet its research and development and testing needs, with a focus on electricity, water resources, and government incentives. He emphasized that the company is open to any location as long as there is sufficient infrastructure and resources. Additionally, Kwak expressed hope that the company could positively impact the U.S. artificial intelligence industry in the future.