Environmental Groups Urge Cancellation of SK Hynix Icheon Plant Expansion

Environmental groups from the Gyeonggi, Seoul, and Incheon regions held a rally in front of Gyeonggi Provincial Government on the 22nd morning, demanding that "the Gyeonggi Province Governor immediately withdraw the plan to expand SK Hynix's Icheon plant."

Through a statement, they stated, "At a time when disease and death caused by environmental factors are increasing globally, the Gyeonggi Province Governor is supporting amendments to environmental laws, including relaxation of environmental standards, to allow a specific company to establish a factory. We demand the immediate withdrawal of the SK Hynix Icheon plant expansion plan, which puts citizens' lives and health at stake."

They further added, "SK Hynix Semiconductor must fulfill its social responsibilities by disclosing the current status of hazardous chemicals used in the factory from now on. Prior to plant expansion, strict policy formulation on chemical substances and strengthened installation of emission facilities should be implemented first."