A supply shortage of high-layer printed circuit boards is continuing amid a surge in AI demand, and demand is now expanding into defense and aerospace, the article said. The boards are high-reliability products needed for long-term operation in extreme environments and are used in AI accelerators and network equipment. The aerospace market is expected to grow from this year as small satellite launches rise. With suppliers limited, the shortage could deepen, lifting prices and creating bottleneck risks for users.

South Korea has officially launched a task force to secure a low Earth orbit satellite communications network, bringing together relevant ministries, agencies and outside experts. The group will review the feasibility of establishing a domestic network and options for international cooperation. It will examine demand, domestic technological capabilities, costs and economic and non-economic benefits, and operational plans through regular meetings, while running a separate advisory panel of private-sector specialists.