Samsung Electronics is considering withdrawing from the 8-inch foundry business 1 year ahead of schedule and completing it by the end of 2029. According to reports, Samsung has reduced the operation and maintenance costs of old production lines by entrusting part of its production to manufacturers such as UMC, while concentrating resources and manpower on a 12-inch process to improve production efficiency and profitability.

Samsung Electronics is considering withdrawing from the 8-inch foundry business 1 year ahead of schedule and completing it by the end of 2029. According to reports, Samsung has reduced the operation and maintenance costs of old production lines by entrusting part of its production to manufacturers such as UMC, while concentrating resources and manpower on a 12-inch process to improve production efficiency and profitability.