South Korea's semiconductor industry is rapidly diversifying its export destinations away from China, with Taiwan and the US emerging as increasingly important markets amid ongoing US-China trade tensions

Samsung Electronics' packaging R&D chief J. C. Lin has recently resigned after a two-year tenure. Following the development, reports have emerged that Chinese semiconductor firms are already pursuing his recruitment

The Ministry of Commerce of China has announced its export control list of American enterprises, including compound semiconductor manufacturer Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI). In response, IntelliEPI stated that while the ban was just issued, they are currently assessing its impact. The company emphasized that its supply chain has been diversified with multiple suppliers over time to reduce risks, and they are developing relevant countermeasures