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K-defense boom masks near-total reliance on imported defense semiconductors

South Korean weapons are setting export records, but defense semiconductors that serve as their core components rely almost entirely on imports, raising concerns about structural vulnerabilities. A report cited 98.9 percent import use for advanced chips in domestic weapon systems, with particularly high dependence for power and memory semiconductors. The article also highlights risks from hardware backdoors and limits of network separation, and notes China’s push to raise self-sufficiency in SiC and GaN power chips.

People & Appointments

Hanwha Group, KAIST recruit fifth cohort for middle school space talent programme

Hanwha Group and KAIST said on May 19 they have begun recruiting participants for the fifth cohort of their youth space talent development programme, \"Pebbles of the Universe\". Applications are open from May 18 to June 12 for first- and second-year middle school students nationwide. The selection process includes an essay review and then a discussion and interview, with 30 students chosen for a six-month team mission project running to December.

Games & Commerce

NHN shifts game strategy to Japan, targets growth in cloud, payments and defense

NHN is adjusting its game business strategy to target Japan and laid out plans to secure new growth engines in cloud, payments and defense. CEO Jung Woo-jin said the company is preparing a strategy change and pursuing contracts with well-known IPs in Japan and projects under code names. NHN Cloud began operating water-cooled B200 GPUs at its Seoul Yangpyeong region and expects related revenue from the second quarter.