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South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal
Briefings

South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal

Industry minister Ahn Duk-geun’s Tokyo visit highlights growing tech cooperation between the two nations

South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 23, 2024
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Briefings

South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies

Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding

South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 16, 2024
Ruling People Power Party’s landslide defeat and what comes next — Ep. 14
Podcast

Ruling People Power Party’s landslide defeat and what comes next — Ep. 14

Jeongmin and John discuss the election results, PPP leadership vacuum and potential DP-RKP cooperation

Ruling People Power Party’s landslide defeat and what comes next — Ep. 14
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 12, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
Briefings

Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production

Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 10, 2024
South Korea’s election watchdog races to ensure integrity amid spy cam scandal
Analysis

South Korea’s election watchdog races to ensure integrity amid spy cam scandal

As voters head to the polls on Wednesday, experts warn of the dangers posed by political division and erosion of trust

South Korea’s election watchdog races to ensure integrity amid spy cam scandal
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 9, 2024
South Korea’s tech ambitions at risk from government’s R&D budget whiplash
Analysis

South Korea’s tech ambitions at risk from government’s R&D budget whiplash

Inconsistent policies, poor communication erode trust and threaten Korea’s position in global chip market

South Korea’s tech ambitions at risk from government’s R&D budget whiplash
Choi HaanChoi Haan April 4, 2024
US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
Briefings

US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China

From waivers to pressure, Washington’s stance change complicates South Korea’s geopolitical stance

US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 4, 2024
South Korea’s investment hub dreams face domestic regulatory hurdles
Briefings

South Korea’s investment hub dreams face domestic regulatory hurdles

AMCHAM meeting with finance minister underscores challenges in creating welcoming environment for foreign investors

South Korea’s investment hub dreams face domestic regulatory hurdles
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 3, 2024
South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten
Analysis

South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten

Stricter disclosure requirements in the EU and US force South Korean firms to adapt quickly or risk losing ground

South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten
Soo-hyun LeeSoo-hyun Lee April 1, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies
Briefings

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies

Reversal in budget priorities likely a belated attempt to rectify earlier decision, support semiconductor industry

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 27, 2024
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