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Thursday 14 August 2025
Seoul Semiconductor leverages extensive patent portfolio, Wicop technology to accelerate Micro LED growth
Seoul Semiconductor, South Korea's leading LED manufacturer and the world's third-largest by market share in 2024, is intensifying its push into the fast-expanding micro LED sector...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Commentary: Trump's trillion-dollar shakedown and how tariff threats turned into investment windfalls
Following South Korea's shocking announcement to invest US$350 billion in the US, with 90% of the profits staying in the US, Nvidia and AMD reportedly have agreed to pay 15% of their...
Thursday 14 August 2025
South Korea-Vietnam summit sees Hyundai, SK, and LG boost investment momentum
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam recently met in Seoul to strengthen economic ties, aiming to boost trade and investment...
Thursday 14 August 2025
South Korean equipment makers eye entry into India battery manufacturing
South Korean battery equipment manufacturers are positioning themselves to benefit from India's accelerating push into advanced battery production, with Tata Group's battery subsidiary...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Global DDR5 market pressured by CXMT's ramp-up
After a strong showing in the first half of 2025, driven by AI infrastructure investments and data center expansion, prices for DDR5 DRAM are projected to fall significantly in early...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix eye HBM boost as Nvidia gets China AI chip approval, 15% tariff threatens margins
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are poised to benefit from Washington's reported decision to allow Nvidia to resume exports of its lower-tier H20 artificial intelligence chips to...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Tariff cut eases tensions for Korean auto exports, but risks remain
In a significant outcome of the ongoing US-South Korea trade deal, tariffs on automobiles and auto parts have been reduced from 25% to 15% as of April 2025. The two nations also agreed...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung Display, LG Display unveil high-brightness OLEDoS, Micro LED innovations at K-Display 2025
At the K-Display 2025 exhibition in South Korea, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) presented advancements in microdisplay technologies aimed at future market growth. Both...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung Display debuts MONT FLEX brand, showcases enhanced durability and reduced creases in foldable panels
Samsung Display (SDC) recently launched its foldable panel brand, MONT FLEX, at the K-Display 2025, marking an ongoing effort in foldable display innovation. Despite progress, Samsung...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Samsung bets big on DRAM overhaul to reclaim HBM crown
Samsung Electronics is doubling down on its bet to regain leadership in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), the ultra-fast chip architecture powering next-generation artificial intelligence...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
South Korean President grants mass pardon, Samsung and SK elites relieved
With South Korea's Liberation Day approaching on August 15, President Jae-Myung Lee has decided to grant pardons to key figures, including former senior executives of Samsung's Future...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
SK Telecom battles USIM breach fallout, bets big on AI for recovery and growth
South Korea's SK Telecom (SKT) has reported a steep drop in operating profit for the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a major USIM card data breach. The company also issued...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
South Korea's DeepX to supply AI chips for Baidu's drones and robots
South Korean AI semiconductor developer DeepX has struck a deal to supply chips for Chinese tech giant Baidu, targeting applications in drones and robotics. The partnership will integrate...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Samsung targets mid-range market with Galaxy AI-equipped A17
Samsung Electronics announced on August 11 the new 5G-capable A17 smartphone, aiming to drive momentum in the mid-range segment with Galaxy AI enhancements at a highly competitive...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Samsung's potential US$50 billion US chip expansion puts pressure on TSMC
Samsung Electronics is reportedly weighing a major expansion of its semiconductor investments in the US, a move that could push total spending to US$50 billion after securing multibillion-dollar...