SPHERE AX (CEO: Yunha Park), a company specializing in Vision AI and Edge AI Computing, announced that it signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize"), a global AI semiconductor company based in El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.A., and will pursue joint development and commercialization of AI semiconductor-b...
Researchers at South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new semiconductor device designed to reduce power consumption and hardware complexity in next-generation communication systems, including satellite networks, defence applications and future 6G infrastructure. The breakthrough centres on a multifunctional memristor capable of performing both sig...
SurplusGLOBAL (CEO: Bruce Kim) announced that it has secured Korean patents covering two core technologies implemented within its global semiconductor equipment and parts marketplace, SemiMarket (www.SemiMarket.com): Demand & Supply Predictive Matching and Global Transaction Risk Management. The significance of these patents lies in their approach to treating export control compliance and tra...
TEMC announced that its board has approved the purchase of 3.1 million shares in A-Tech Solution, representing a 31.17% stake in the company. The transaction, valued at 35 billion won, will be completed through a cash acquisition from private equity investor Woori Shinyoung Growth Cap No.1 Private Equity Investment Partnership. The deal is expected to close in early June. The investment forms par...
Global technology corporation FPT and Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd. (Korea) (“Shinhan Bank”) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in digital finance, startup ecosystems, and strategic technologies, with AI as a key enabler to unlock new opportunities across innovation ecosystems in Vietnam and South Korea. The MOU exchange ceremony took place during the V...
Ecolab has announced the opening of its new manufacturing plant in Yangsan, South Korea, marking a significant expansion of its Asia Pacific operations. The facility will support the production of Nalco Water solutions alongside a range of specialty chemical formulations. The Yangsan plant is positioned as a key site within Ecolab’s global supply chain network, designed to...
Park Systems Corp., the world's leading provider of atomic force microscopy (AFM) solutions, announced the opening of its new global headquarters in Gwacheon City, South Korea. The new campus marks the culmination of three decades of growth and the beginning of a new phase of global expansion. The Gwacheon campus reflects Park Systems' evolution from a Stanford-born research venture into a global...
SK KeyFoundry, an 8-inch pure-play foundry in Korea, announced that it has recently completed the development of its SiC (Silicon Carbide) Planar MOSFET process platform, which is gaining traction in the next-generation compound power semiconductor market. The company also revealed that it has secured an order for the development of a 1200V SiC MOSFET product from a new customer, marking its full-...
Hanmi Semiconductor participated in the inauguration of Micron Technology’s first semiconductor assembly and packaging facility in India, underlining the Korean company’s expanding role in the global artificial intelligence chip supply chain. The company confirmed it was invited to the opening ceremony as a major equipment supplier at Micron’s new plant in Sanand...
BBTech Co., Ltd. ("BBTech"), a Korean provider of semiconductor hook-up and high-purity flow system engineering solutions, and ARKITEKT EQUITY ("ARKITEKT"), a technology-focused private equity firm, announced a strategic partnership to support the expansion of semiconductor infrastructure across key global markets. Founded in South Korea, BBTech has established itself as a mission-critical infras...
China is rapidly advancing its semiconductor capabilities, making notable progress in memory chip technology and reducing the long-standing lead held by South Korean manufacturers. Industry analysts say heavy investment and faster-than-expected development have significantly narrowed the technology gap in recent years. Chinese chipmakers are bringing new fabrication facilities int...
According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography Market is projected to grow from USD 15.84 billion in 2026 to USD 30.36 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 11.4%. Browse 116 market data Tables and 68 Figures spread through 206 Pages and an in-depth TOC on "Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography Market - Global Forecast to 2032" Extreme Ultraviolet (E...
C&Y Engineering, a U.S.-based structural engineering firm specializing in industrial and manufacturing facilities, announced that it is emerging as a critical partner for Korean companies entering the U.S. market by addressing one of the most underestimated challenges: local structural design and permitting risk. Unlike Korea’s standardized design environment, the U.S. structural engine...
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming delivery of a 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system. The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. Unde...
TSMC’s new Global R&D Center in Taiwan reflects Asia’s drive to maintain cutting-edge chip capabilities on home soil. Semiconductor technology has become not just an industry, but an instrument of national power. Semiconductors in 2025 are not merely about cranking out more chips – they have become closely tied to national sovereignty and strategy. Nowhere is this shift more...
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming delivery of a 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system. The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. Unde...
SK hynix 32Gb 1b die-based 256GB server DDR5 RDIMM completes compatibility validation with Intel Xeon 6 platform- Demonstrates world-leading expertise in high-capacity DDR5 module technology- SK hynix to proactively enhance customer satisfaction as a "Full-stack AI memory creator" SK hynix Inc. announced that it has become the first in the industry to complete the Intel Data Center Certified...
Advantech, a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, announced its partnership with DEEPX, a leading Korean AI semiconductor innovator specializing in NPU (Neural Processing Unit) technology. This collaboration expands Advantech's AI chipset ecosystem and introduces the company's first AI acceleration solution powered by DEEPX technology, the EAI-1961 series Edge AI Acce...
As demand shifts from general-purpose semiconductors toward AI ASICs, SEMIFIVE provides customized chip development solutions to fabless companies and device manufacturers. New orders have increased from KRW 57.2 billion in 2022 to KRW 123.9 billion in 2024, driven by Big-Tech-Ready high-performance AI ASIC technologies, a highly efficient and scalable design platform, and turnkey services. ...
SK Hynix has reaffirmed its long term commitment to semiconductor manufacturing with an expanded investment plan in the Yongin chip cluster, underlining confidence in the future trajectory of the global semiconductor industry. The move strengthens Yongin’s position as a strategic semiconductor hub, with the expanded footprint expected to support advanced memory production,...