Samsung's Pyeongtaek Fab Restart Sparks Real Estate Boom in Godeok International City
Samsung Electronics' decision to restart construction on its suspended Pyeongtaek 5th fabrication plant (P5) is creating significant ripples in the local real estate market, particularly around Godeok International City. AI Semiconductor Demand Drives Factory Revival According to industry sources, Samsung Electronics is actively considering resuming construction of the Pyeongtaek 5th plant due to explosive growth in AI semiconductor demand and the need for cutting-edge DRAM and HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) production. The facility, which began construction in 2022 before being suspended due to the global semiconductor market downturn, now appears poised for revival. A Samsung Electronics representative stated, "AI-era demand for high-performance memory semiconductors is growing much faster than anticipated. We are reviewing our investment plans in accordance with market conditions." ...