Industry
Semiconductor talent shifts between Samsung and SK Hynix raise fears of weaker K-chip originality
The semiconductor industry in South Korea is seeing repeated job moves between SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, including return moves in both directions. Industry officials warn that process know-how built over years can move with engineers even without document leaks, potentially weakening the originality of Korean semiconductor technology. A court decision rejecting a non-compete request against a former SK Hynix employee has also drawn attention to looser legal constraints.
