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Monday 31 March 2025
Samsung SDI considers more Chinese battery equipment amidst cost pressures
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows, battery manufacturers are adjusting their procurement strategies to manage costs. South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is exploring...
Monday 31 March 2025
LG Group prioritizes battery business and compliance at shareholder meeting
At LG Group's 63rd shareholders' meeting in Seoul, chairman Koo Kwang-mo, though absent, conveyed his strategic vision through a written message, emphasizing the company's commitment...
Monday 31 March 2025
Hanwha Semitech expands HBM production capabilities with orders from SK Hynix
Hanwha Semitech is poised to expand its supply of thermal compression bonding machines (TCB) for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production to SK Hynix.
Monday 31 March 2025
Micron initiates price increase; Samsung and SK Hynix may follow suit
Following the announcement of a price increase by Micron, the world's third-largest DRAM manufacturer, South Korean media analysis indicates that the other two major DRAM players,...
Monday 31 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: Semiconductor business like DeepSeek may emerge in China; Intel Japan chair defends Gelsinger strategies
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 24 – March 29.
Monday 31 March 2025
Geely's Zeekr establishes company in South Korea to accelerate entry into high-end market
Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under Geely, is making swift moves to enter the South Korean market. On December 28, 2024, the company registered "Zeekr Intelligent...
Monday 31 March 2025
Leadership void tests Lee Jae-yong's vision for Samsung
The unexpected death of co-CEO Han Jong-Hee has reignited concerns about Samsung's fragmented leadership structure and uncertain long-term direction.
Saturday 29 March 2025
South Korean semiconductor boom drives massive profit surge for SK Hynix and Samsung in 2024
A recent survey from South Korea reveals a significant boost in the country's top 500 companies' performance in 2024. Operating profits soared by 66% compared to 2023, reaching KRW73...
Friday 28 March 2025
South Korea teams up with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and DB Hitek to boost semiconductor competitiveness
The South Korean government recently announced a collaboration with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and DB Hitek to enhance the operational quality of the national public foundry platform,...
Friday 28 March 2025
SK Hynix completes final acquisition, obtains Intel's NAND IP
SK Hynix has completed the full acquisition of Intel's NAND Flash division, concluding a four-year process. The assets will be integrated under Solidigm, SK Hynix's US subsidiary,...
Friday 28 March 2025
South Korean firms overtake Japanese rivals in high-end auto display market for the first time
South Korean display makers have surpassed Japanese manufacturers in the global high-end automotive display market for the first time. In the future, LG Display (LGD) and Samsung...
Friday 28 March 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix profits set to soar with memory chip market recovery
As the memory chip market re-enters a favorable cycle, industry forecasts predict that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's operating profits in 2025 could surge by 40% compared to...
Thursday 27 March 2025
TCL CSOT's Guangzhou plant acquisition threatens Korean DDI suppliers
TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) is taking over LG Display's (LGD) LCD factory in Guangzhou, China, which may affect the LCD display driver IC (DDI) orders of...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Samsung Electronics faces leadership crisis after sudden passing of co-CEO Han Jong-hee
The sudden passing of Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee has sent shockwaves through the company and the broader market, throwing the conglomerate into a potential crisis. Han,...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Samsung to reportedly mass-produce ADAS chips for Hyundai
Samsung Electronics will reportedly mass-produce advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) chips using its 5nm process for Hyundai Motor, according to South Korean media outlets....