Please note that this article cites information from Yonhap News, Reuters, The Chosun Daily, The Dong‑A Ilbo, ET News and SK hynix. SK hynix is moving aggressively to expand its AI memory capabilities, reportedly planning a U.S. ADR listing to fuel growth, while already securing critical chipma...

The Iran conflict is raising concerns over the supply of key semiconductor materials. As noted by Nikkei, Middle East crisis is casting a shadow over Asia’s chip supply chain as fears grow that the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz could persist. Seoul is particularly concerned about helium...

China has been accelerating its push for semiconductor self-reliance amid U.S. restrictions, and a new article written by the country’s leading chip executives has outlined a strategic roadmap. According to South China Morning Post, top figures in China’s semiconductor industry co-authored the p...

ASML has unveiled a new advancement in its EUV technology that could significantly increase chip output. According to Reuters, researchers at the Dutch company have developed a way to enhance the power of EUV light source, potentially enabling up to 50% more chip production by the end of the decade....

Japan has long been strong in semiconductor materials, and some unexpected players are now entering the field. According to Nikkei, Oji Holdings plans to launch a materials business targeting chips at 2nm and beyond. The company has developed a photoresist made using wood-based components, with comm...