# Dongjin Semichem expands photoresist factory in South Korea

Dongjin Semichem is building an expansion plant for photoresist production in the first quarter of 2020, aiming to more than double domestic output by early next year, to reduce dependence on Japanese imports.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-01-15
- Where: South Korea
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: more than twice the current amount
- Products: photoresist, KrF photoresist, ArF photoresist
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Dongjin Semichem](https://endata.com/companies/44535.md)

## Sources

- [asiae.co.kr](https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2020011514080854433), 2020-01-15: "Dongjin Semichem is building an expansion plant for photoresist, one of the items subject to Japan's export regulations, during the first quarter."

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