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SK Hynix Cheongju plant fire triggers HF leak

What happened

SK Hynix evacuated 3,600 workers from its Cheongju M15 and M15X plants due to a fire and hydrogen fluoride leak on June 1, 2026. This incident follows a previous fire-related event at the site, raising immediate concerns about production continuity. The disruption poses a significant risk of supply shortages for SK Hynix's high-end memory products like HBM and DRAM.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 85/100

Affected components and suppliers

DRAMNAND FlashHBM

SK Hynix

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Source and time

Source: DigiTimes Asia · 6/1/2026 · View original source

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SK Hynix Cheongju plant fire triggers HF leak

What happened

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

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