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ASML High-NA EUV in sight; will it open opportunities for Korean mask makers?

Technology and production preparations in the mask industry for ASML\'s next-generation High-NA EUV lithography tools are accelerating as DRAM makers and foundries firm up adoption timelines. Industry schedules point to mass-production introductions starting from 2028. While Japanese suppliers have effectively dominated EUV mask materials, Korean companies are seeking entry through certifications for EUV pellicles and blank masks and expanding related capacity and customer qualification testing.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple tests Face ID in iPhone Duo2 prototype, Bloomberg says

Apple is testing Face ID on prototypes of its next foldable phone, the iPhone Duo2, by placing sensors under the external display, according to Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman as cited by 9to5Mac. The first-generation iPhone Duo used Touch ID on the power button, which some users found disappointing. Reports say an ultra-thin design limited Face ID integration. Apple is said to be shrinking Face ID components, but adoption in a 2027 model is not assured.

Finance

IBK Industrial Bank analyzes 1,581 Kosdaq firms; semiconductor operating margin rises to 12.4 percent

IBK Industrial Bank of Korea analyzed first-half business results for 1,581 Kosdaq-listed companies and found a sharp improvement led by semiconductors. Total operating profit rose 60.4 percent from a year earlier, while sales increased 14.5 percent. The overall operating margin came to 5.2 percent, up 1.5 percentage points. Small and midsize firms posted faster sales growth than large firms. The semiconductor and related equipment margin rose to 12.4 percent from 6.9 percent.