The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing is forcing Korea's semiconductor industry to weigh a difficult trade-off as equipment suppliers see fresh business opportunities while manufacturers fear a narrowed technology gap. This dilemma pits the potential for immediate sales in China against the long-term risk of helping Chinese firms catch up to industry leaders like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
According to a report by the Korea Herald, the two-day summit centres on Washington's semiconductor export controls and Beijing's leverage over rare earth supplies, two issues with direct implications for Korea's chip supply chain and export outlook.
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