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2025-03-12

[News] South Korea Extends Work Hour Flexibility for Semiconductor R&D to Boost Competitiveness

Previously, there were concerns that South Korea’s legal work-hour restrictions could weaken the competitiveness of its tech industry. According to Chosun Biz, the government now plans to introduce a provision extending the special work-hour exemption for semiconductor research positions from the ...

2025-02-24

[News] China Reportedly Overtakes South Korea in Semiconductor Tech, Dominating Even Memory Sector

According to Chosun Biz, citing a report published by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP), as of last year, China has surpassed South Korea in foundational capabilities across all technology sectors, with the exception of advanced packaging. Even in the ...

2025-02-17

[News] South Korea Allocates USD 26.5 Million to Strengthen OLED and MicroLED Sectors

According to a report from OLED-info, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MTIE) has announced a funding package of 38.7 billion won (approximately USD 26.5 million) to bolster the nation’s display industry. The initiative aims to strengthen South Korea's competitive edge in t...

2025-02-14

[News] Surging Demand from China’s Trade-In Policy Reportedly Revitalizes South Korean Foundries

According to Commercial Times, citing Business Korea, the Chinese government has introduced a "trade-in" policy to stimulate domestic consumption, offering subsidies to consumers purchasing electronic products. The report points out that since the beginning of 2025, sales of electronic devices in Ch...

2025-01-06

[News] South Korea’s Chip Exports to Taiwan and Vietnam Rise in 2024 as China’s Share Falls

According to a report from Central News Agency, citing Korea JoongAng Daily, South Korea's share of chip exports to China has declined, while exports to Taiwan and Vietnam have increased. This trend could be attributed to factors such as the intensifying U.S.-China chip war, rising semiconductor de...

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