Yongin Semiconductor Complex to Open 'Waterway'... 47km Pipeline from Paldang Dam to Begin Construction

Supplying Industrial Water to Industrial Complexes Housing Samsung Electronics and SK hynix
310,000 Tons Per Day to Be Provided in Phase 1, Total Capacity of 1,072,000 Tons Secured Upon Completion of Phase 2
Sequential Construction Begins with Sections That Have Completed Design and Administrative Approvals

Construction has begun on the infrastructure needed to supply 310,000 tons of industrial water per day to the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex. The project involves building a dedicated pipeline approximately 47km long from Paldang Dam to the Yongin semiconductor complex, ensuring a stable supply of water necessary for the operation of production facilities of resident companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.

According to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, full-scale construction work on the Phase 1 priority section of the 'Yongin Semiconductor Complex Integrated Water Supply Project' will commence from September 18, 2026. On this day, the implementation plan for the Phase 1 priority section will be approved and announced, and construction will begin immediately.

The government decided to start construction on the sections where design and administrative approvals have been completed first, to provide water in a timely manner in line with the construction schedule for semiconductor production facilities. The remaining sections will sequentially begin construction as related procedures are completed.

The Yongin Semiconductor Complex Integrated Water Supply Project aims to provide industrial water to both the Yongin National Advanced System Semiconductor Industrial Complex, where Samsung Electronics is located, and the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex, which will house SK hynix and other companies.

Securing a stable, large-scale supply of water is essential for the semiconductor manufacturing process. As both complexes’ production facilities begin operating sequentially and water demand increases, the government plans to develop an integrated water supply facility with a total daily capacity of 1,072,000 tons in phases.

In the first phase, a dedicated pipeline of about 47km will be installed from Paldang Dam to the Yongin semiconductor complex, and one pumping station will be built. This will enable the initial supply of 310,000 tons of water per day. Through Phase 2, an additional 762,000 tons of daily supply capacity will be secured. Once both phases are completed, the total daily supply capability will reach 1,072,000 tons.

The government plans to accelerate project management, taking into account both the construction timeline for semiconductor production facilities and anticipated water demand. In particular, given the large-scale pipeline construction, the government will strengthen cooperation with relevant agencies to ensure safety and quality control throughout the construction process.

Kim Hoeun, Director of Water Use Policy at the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, stated, "We will rigorously manage all aspects of the construction process, including safety and quality, in cooperation with related organizations," adding, "With the start of this construction, we will expedite the project so that companies can receive a stable and sufficient water supply exactly when needed, doing our utmost to support successful industrial operations."

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