Amkor Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 19, 2026, for an expansion of its Gwangju plant in South Korea. The planned investment was previously 1 trillion won. Amkor has raised it to 3 trillion won.
The expanded and accelerated investment is intended to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. Amkor is a global leader in semiconductor packaging and testing.
The expansion is part of the South Korean government's Southwestern Region Advanced Industry Development Vision. The investment signals Amkor's focus on growth in the AI chip market.