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Samsung speeds P5 Fab 2 construction as memory chip shortage looks to last through 2028
What happened
According to DealSite, Samsung Electronics plans to begin structural work at its P5 Fab 2 facility in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, in January 2027, accelerating its memory capacity expansion. The report states that chip shortages are expected to persist through 2028, which is the stated reason for the accelerated construction. The event remains in a planned status, as the structural work has not yet begun.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 60/100
Affected components and suppliers
memory chips
P5 Fab 2Pyeongtaekcapacity expansionmemory chip shortage
Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 11/5/2026 · View original source
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