Samsung’s strike countdown enters final stage
Government steps up pressure for compromise as Samsung union’s planned 18-day strike nears.
Jo He-rim
China’s silicon wafer rise adds pressure in AI chip race
Though the push is unlikely to disrupt the global chip industry immediately, experts said it signals China is steadily strengthening one of the most critical layers of the…
South Korea moves to fast-track investment bill to fend off US tariffs
Rival parties agree to form a special panel as Seoul seeks to delay a tariff action from Washington.
Korea’s memory fortress under pressure as China advances — but the lead still holds
Despite China’s massive investment push, money cannot buy experience in advanced memory.
Samsung smashes profit record on memory boom
Chip giant forecasts W20tr in Q4 operating profit as shares hit 52-week high.
How IP cameras become South Korea’s quiet privacy risk
Weak passwords, cheap devices, loose rules keep Korea’s IP cameras exposed.
AI fuels South Korea’s tech in 2026 as China squeezes steel, petrochemicals
Chip exports seen climbing to $180b next year on AI-driven memory demand.
How ex-employee exposed 33.7 million users: South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang’s security gaps explained
Weak privilege controls, outdated oversight, and low security investment allowed the breach to unfold undetected for over five months.
Samsung taps new AI talent in biggest reshuffle in years
The tech giant elevates rising leaders in AI, robotics, advanced chips as part of accelerated generational shift.
How 260,000 Nvidia chips could redefine South Korea’s AI ambitions
The $10 billion GPU deal lifts South Korea into the world’s top 3 in AI compute capacity, transforming the nation's tech landscape and testing it energy limits.