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Wednesday 27 August 2025
South Korea, US deepen ties with focus on nuclear energy projects
South Korean and US companies signed a total of 11 agreements across various sectors, including shipbuilding, nuclear energy, aviation, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and minerals,...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix face pivotal test as Nvidia targets 1Q26 for HBM4
South Korean media reports suggest Nvidia plans to complete final qualification tests for sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) in the first quarter of 2026, a milestone that...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
South Korean telecos tackle challenges from AI-6G integration
The era of 6G is approaching, with the integration of AI becoming a central focus. South Korea's telecommunications industry emphasizes the interdependence between AI and networks:...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
South Korean and US firms sign 11 agreements in shipbuilding, energy, and aviation during Lee’s visit to Washington
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung's three-day trip to Washington began with a flurry of business deals, as companies from both countries signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
6G represents more than a 5G upgrade: kicking off global race for AI autonomous networks
With the rapid advancement of AI technology, the global telecommunications industry is entering a new phase of transformation. The development of 6G networks will not merely be an...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Seoul maps record US$25B R&D push for 2026: AI, green tech in focus
South Korea will allocate a record KRW35.3 trillion (approx. US$25.2 billion) to R&D in 2026, up 19.3% from a year earlier. The budget shift underscores a decisive break from...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Doosan Electro-Materials to triple spending on CCL equipment to counter Taiwan competition
South Korea's Doosan Corporation Electro-Materials is significantly increasing its investment in copper-clad laminate (CCL) equipment amid growing competition from Taiwanese suppliers...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Samsung-Nvidia CEO embrace hints at HBM4 deal amid Seoul's U$150B US pledge
At the KORUS Business Roundtable held after the South Korea-US summit, key political and business figures from both countries gathered to lay the groundwork for a technology alliance,...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Samsung's DX chief TM Roh unveils AI-centric 2030 strategy at first town hall
Samsung Electronics' Device eXperience (DX) Division acting chief Roh Tae-moon unveiled a new AI-focused "2030 Strategy," pledging to reshape the unit into a fully AI-driven company...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Samsung Display expected to remain key supplier for rumored foldable iPhone
Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone is taking shape as Samsung Display, DS Neolux, and BH reportedly secure roles in its supply chain. Backed by Samsung Display's exclusive panel...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
South Korea pledges US$150 billion in US investments amid summit talks with Trump
South Korean companies plan to invest approximately US$150 billion in the US, the chair of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) announced Monday, during a business roundtable...
Monday 25 August 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix slash NAND spending as SK Hynix unveils 321-layer breakthrough
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly pulling back on investments in advanced NAND flash memory as weak demand and rising costs push them to concentrate on higher-margin...
Monday 25 August 2025
Intel shifts glass substrate strategy, from would-be rival to potential buyer
Intel is reportedly preparing to license its glass core substrate (GCS) technology, reversing course from its earlier plan to commercialize the technology in-house. The pivot could...
Monday 25 August 2025
Bill Gates partners with SK Group to advance South Korea's SMR ecosystem as global competition rises
During his recent visit to South Korea, Microsoft founder Bill Gates met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to discuss future cooperation in the energy sector, particularly small...
Monday 25 August 2025
Semco revamps IC substrate supply chain amid AI accelerator push
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has recently adjusted its IC substrate supply chain, appointing Mitsubishi and Resonac as the primary suppliers for key materials such as copper-clad...