AI & Enterprise

U.S. chip industry may face 157,000 worker shortfall by 2030, Samsung deploys Korean staff

The U.S. semiconductor industry could face a workforce shortfall of up to 157,000 people by 2030 as it expands production of AI chips, a forecast said. The supply of engineers and skilled technicians is failing to keep pace with factory buildouts, intensifying competition among major chipmakers. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are temporarily deploying Korean staff for initial operations, while U.S. universities and federal programs expand semiconductor training.

Industry

South Korea selects 4 third-phase materials, parts and equipment specialised clusters, to provide 160 billion won over 5 years

South Korea has designated four new specialised clusters for the materials, parts and equipment industry to respond to supply chain reshuffling. The Industry Ministry selected South Gyeongsang for shipbuilding, Daejeon for defence, and North Jeolla and South Chungcheong for semiconductors. Private investment totals 7.7 trillion won, including 4 trillion won from demand companies. The government plans to provide 160 billion won over five years for R&D, infrastructure and workforce training.