Samsung Electronics is ramping up its semiconductor foundry expansion in Taylor, Texas, aiming for full operation by 2026. The move has sparked the rapid formation of a South Korean semiconductor cluster in the area, with partners increasing their local investments and intensifying recruitment.

YMTC has begun constructing its third semiconductor plant in Wuhan, with mass production slated for 2027, while ramping up output at its second facility. Despite its strong domestic focus, industry insiders expect the company to rank among the world’s top five memory makers within two years.