Dec 12, 2025
South Korea weighs $3 billion plan to build new foundry to boost chip ecosystem
South Korea’s plan to expand domestic foundry capacity December 12, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — South Korea is reviewing a 4.5 trillion won (about USD 3.06 billion) investment plan to build a new semiconductor foundry, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The project would be financed through a mix of public and private funding and is aimed at reinforcing the country’s long-term chip…