Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) plans to begin operations at its Yongin chip facility in 2029, accelerating the timeline from its previous target of 2030 or 2031, Reuters reported Monday.
The company moved up the schedule to meet strong demand for AI-driven memory chips, according to the report.
The chipmaker did not immediately respond to' request for comment.
Shares of the tech giant fell nearly 7% in recent trade.
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