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Saturday 6 September 2025
South Korea plans to cut wafer material tariffs to 0% to strengthen its semiconductor cost advantage
The South Korean government is reportedly pushing to reduce tariffs on key imported materials used in semiconductor wafer production to 0% by 2026. Amid the US' announcement of a...
Friday 5 September 2025
SKT launches massive AI data center to recover from cyberattack fallout
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom (SKT) is doubling down on its artificial intelligence (AI) investments in the wake of a major hacking incident. The company has officially begun...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea's Nextin expands China operations as G2 strains deepen
While geopolitical tensions push many companies away from China, South Korean chip equipment maker Nextin is doubling down with a new factory in Wuxi, betting big on a market that...
Friday 5 September 2025
Semco develops continuous zoom camera module targeting Chinese smartphone market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is developing a continuous zoom camera module that maintains image clarity across varying telephoto magnifications, reportedly aiming to meet demands...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea doubles down on display research as China tightens grip on global market
South Korea plans to more than double its display research budget to counter China's growing dominance, as industry data indicate China could control up to 75% of global panel production...
Friday 5 September 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly delay DDR4 phase-out as older chips prove more profitable than DDR5
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly pushing back plans to phase out DDR4 DRAM, extending production until 2026 after prices for the older chips surged past next-generation...
Friday 5 September 2025
Hyundai hydrogen vision challenged by South Korea's shrinking budget
Hyundai Motor Group recently participated in the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16), emphasizing the necessity of establishing a hydrogen energy ecosystem and reinforcing its position...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Samsung is reportedly betting on 2nm Exynos to win back Qualcomm
Samsung Electronics' foundry business is showing early signs of a turnaround as it attempts to reclaim market share from its dominant rival, TSMC. Industry insiders indicate that...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Intel's Dalian plant officially renamed SK Hynix amid US export controls tightening
The US Department of Commerce announced on August 29, 2025, that it will revoke the "Validated End-User" (VEU) status previously granted to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for their...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Commentary: TSMC's Songjiang escape highlights Korean chipmakers' China trap
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revoked the "Validated End-User" (VEU) status for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, ending a key exemption...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Commentary: Is Jensen Huang acting as Washington's AI envoy in Seoul's political theater?
South Korea's Chosun Daily reported on September 1, 2025, that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju in...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
South Korea's manufacturing data offers advantage in improving physical AI precision
Physical AI has become a key focus in the manufacturing and IT industries, as AI applications extend from online environments into the physical world, leading companies to begin deploying...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
GCCS poised for growth in China+1 SiC substrate market
Taiwan's GCCS has become a preferred third-party supplier for global semiconductor and EV giants amid China's SiC substrate price wars. Chairman Chung-Chieh Chang expects long-term...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
South Korean semiconductor firms look to India, led by Samsung's expanding R&D presence
South Korea's semiconductor push into India is being spearheaded by major players such as Samsung Electronics, while smaller firms have shown limited investment despite growing int...
Wednesday 3 September 2025
SK Hynix installs first high-NA EUV lithography system at Icheon fab
SK Hynix announced that it has successfully assembled the industry's first high-NA extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system for mass production at its M16 fabrication plant in...