Overview

SK hynix, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, manufactures memory semiconductors including DRAM, NAND Flash, and High Bandwidth Memory for automotive, mobile, server, and data center applications. The company employs 10,000–50,000 people and generates over $10 billion in annual revenue. In August 2026, SK hynix held a groundbreaking ceremony for a High Bandwidth Memory production facility in Indiana, signaling expansion of U.S. manufacturing capacity.

At a glance

What SK hynix makes

The company produces DRAM, NAND Flash, SSDs, High Bandwidth Memory, and CMOS Image Sensors, and holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor (source: skhynix.com).

Certifications

SK hynix is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — skhynix.com

• ISO 14001 — skhynix.com

• ISO 9001 — skhynix.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-01 — SK hynix Launches U.S. Operations to Strengthen Ties with Big Tech | Aju Press (ajupress.com)

• 2026-10-28 — SK hynix Announces 3Q26 Financial Results – SK hynix Newsroom (skhynix.com)

• 2026-08-28 — SK hynix Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for HBM Production Base in Indiana, “Beginning a New Future for US-Korea AI” – SK hynix Newsroom (skhynix.com)

• 2026-08-07 — SK hynix Invests 54 Trillion Won in Yongin Y2 and Cheongju M17 to Secure Mid-to-Long-Term Production Base for AI Memory Demand – SK hynix Newsroom (skhynix.com)

• 2026-07-25 — SK Group and NVIDIA Expand Strategic Partnership Across AI Factories and Next-Generation Memory – SK hynix Newsroom (skhynix.com)

• 2026-06-08 — SK hynix and NVIDIA Announce Multi-year Technology Partnership to Advance Memory for AI Factories – SK hynix Newsroom (skhynix.com)

Company details

SK hynix operates approximately 30,000 employees across production sites in South Korea and China, plus R&D centers in the United States and Italy. SK hynix was founded in 1983, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 43 years in operation (founded 1983). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does SK hynix make?

SK hynix, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, manufactures memory semiconductors including DRAM, NAND Flash, and High Bandwidth Memory for automotive, mobile, server, and data center applications. The company employs 10,000–50,000 people and generates over $10 billion in annual revenue. In August 2026, SK hynix held a groundbreaking ceremony for a High Bandwidth Memory production facility in Indiana, signaling expansion of U.S. manufacturing capacity.

Where is SK hynix headquartered?

SK hynix is headquartered in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

When was SK hynix founded?

SK hynix was founded in 1983.

How big is SK hynix?

SK hynix has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).

What certifications does SK hynix hold?

SK hynix lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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