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Hanyang University opens AI semiconductor innovation research institute with SK Hynix, LG Electronics and others
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT opened an AI Semiconductor Innovation Research Institute at Hanyang University to train key master\'s and PhD-level talent in AI semiconductors. The ministry held an opening ceremony with the Institute of Information and Communications Technology Planning and Evaluation. The institute will run industry-tailored research and education programs and require NPU-based projects. It will receive government support for up to six years and aims to train at least 110 graduates.
Industry
Samsung Electronics, Nano Convergence Technology Institute share public nanofab consulting results
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a results briefing on Sept. 11 at POSTECH\'s Nano Convergence Technology Institute on a consulting project to improve public nanofab operations. The project follows a March 2025 memorandum of understanding between the ministry, Samsung Electronics and two other chipmakers. Samsung’s DS division provided six months of consulting to transfer private fab management know-how, and the institute improved safety, cleanliness, equipment reliability and process service response.
Industry
AI data centre-driven power semiconductor market enters new phase as 8-inch SiC shift accelerates
Chinese power semiconductor companies that expanded market share with low-priced supply have begun raising prices, a shift expected to accelerate South Korean companies\' move to 8-inch (200 mm) silicon carbide wafers. Global leaders are also lifting prices as AI data centre demand spreads supply shortages to MLCCs and power semiconductors. Domestic firms are lining up GaN and SiC production plans. The industry faces complex SiC processes and yield challenges, while the government is upgrading public fab infrastructure in the south and planning integrated R&D.
