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Wednesday 3 January 2024
South Korean chemical suppliers expect 'warm spring' in 1H24 with Samsung, SK Hynix memory boost
With the recent surge in production line utilization rates at the two major South Korean memory manufacturers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, related suppliers of production materials...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
SK On to see EV battery production capacity grow by 70% in 2024
South Korean battery makers are expected to increase production capacity significantly in 2024. With its expansion in China and Hungary, SK On will see its capacity grow by 70%. LG...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Samsung develops smart sensing system to prepare for unmanned chip factory
To increase chip yield and improve production efficiency, Samsung Electronics has developed a proprietary "Smart Sensing System", which is used for semiconductor process control and...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Hanmi Semiconductor in exclusive talks with Samsung for HBM process equipment supply
With the emergence of AI, the demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has surged, casting a spotlight on its intricate supply chain.
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Samsung integrates in-house generative AIs to boost employee productivity
Samsung Electronics is reportedly introducing its proprietary generative AI to aid employees in composing emails and summarizing documents, enhancing internal business processes,...
Friday 29 December 2023
Samsung and SK Hynix could benefit from US investigation into semiconductor supply chain
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced an investigation into the semiconductor supply chain and the national defense industrial base. An analysis by the South Korean securities...
Friday 29 December 2023
Samsung-owned Harman expected to reach over KRW1 trillion operating profits in 2023
In 2016, Samsung Electronics purchased Harman International, a US-based audio electronics company, at US$8 billion. Seven years later, Harman will likely see its operating profits...
Friday 29 December 2023
BOE invests in IT OLED first, but LGD is well-prepared for competition
Recently, Chinese panel manufacturer BOE announced that it plans to invest CNY63 billion (approx. US$8.8 billion) to construct an 8th-gen IT OLED production line. This has stirred...
Wednesday 27 December 2023
AI tech patents: semiconductor equipment giants dominate, South Korean firms trail
As the global semiconductor equipment industry races to boost production efficiency, the infusion of AI into its processes has become the new norm. Yet, a rising worry within South...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
AI PCs seen as key to driving DRAM and NAND market revival
With the successive release of new AI PCs equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the South Korean industry believes this trend will boost market demand for not only...
Monday 25 December 2023
Slower EV growth expected to impact South Korean battery material suppliers' financial performance
South Korea-based battery material companies like EcoProBM, Posco Future M, and L&F will likely see their profitability weaken as EV market growth decelerates and battery raw...
Monday 25 December 2023
Samsung unveils dual-track development for OLEDoS and LEDoS
Earlier reports of Samsung Group's dual-track development for OLED on Silicon (OLEDoS) and LED on Silicon (LEDoS) have been confirmed recently, as top executives within the group...
Friday 22 December 2023
Samsung's semiconductor employee bonus payment hits new low
Seeing a decline in business in 2023, Samsung Electronics decided to cut the bonus payments for its employees this year. From getting 100% or 50% of their salary as a bonus, Samsung's...
Friday 22 December 2023
Hyundai Motor will halt two South Korean parts factories amid EV push
Hyundai Motor continues to review its assets in the transition to EVs. The automaker plans to stop operations at its two engine parts plants in South Korea and is considering outsourcing...
Friday 22 December 2023
South Korea optimistic about recovery in memory, panel, and PC in 2024
Recently, optimism has been growing in the South Korean industry regarding the economic situation and market outlook for 2024. Besides semiconductors, markets like displays, home...
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