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South Korea has earned a reputation as a leading global digital technology center. With its cutting-edge ICT infrastructure and tech-savvy customers, the country is home to global digital leaders such as Samsung, SK, LG, Naver, and Kakao. Korea seeks to maintain its position as a global digital powerhouse by investing heavily in key technologies such as advanced semiconductors, next-generation networks, artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity, as well as emerging fields like quantum computing. Despite strong domestic competition, several U.S. firms are expanding their presence in Korea’s digital market, leveraging advanced technologies and innovative business models, particularly in areas such as cloud services, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and semiconductor-related technologies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

ITA Code: ICT
NAICS Code: 541715

Overview

South Korea’s AI market is estimated at $2.45 billion in 2025 (+12.1 percent year-on-year) and projected to grow at a 14.3 percent CAGR, reaching $3.18 billion by 2027. This trajectory mirrors global momentum, with International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting worldwide AI spending of $307 billion in 2025 and more than $630 billion by 2028. Korean conglomerates and SMEs in the ICT sector are actively investing in AI to accelerate digital transformation and respond to evolving market expectations, signaling strong opportunities for U.S. technology exporters.

Korean Government Strategy and Investment

The Korean government is positioning AI as a national strategic technology, with the goal of becoming one of the world’s top three AI powers. Korea’s AI Basic Act, the country’s first comprehensive AI legislation, came into force in January 2026, adding a new governance layer to Korea’s AI market. It establishes transparency and disclosure obligations for generative AI, criteria for high-impact AI systems, AI impact assessments, and definitions of AI providers and users. These regulatory frameworks are expected to create both compliance requirements and new market demand for trusted AI solutions.

On the budget front, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)’s 2026 budget is set at $16.9 billion, including a record $3.5 billion (+30 percent year-on-year) dedicated to AI. Priority areas include advanced Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) procurement, national AI computing center build-out, specialized AI model development, sector-specific AI adoption, and workforce training. With the National AI Strategy Committee in place and the Minister of Science and ICT now concurrently serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Korea is strengthening its AI policy control tower, accelerating cross-government initiatives, and expanding public-private partnerships.

As part of its sovereign AI strategy, the Korean government is supporting the Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project, a three-year initiative to develop Korean-language and multimodal foundation models with targeted support for GPUs, data, talent, and AI computing resources. Initial funding under the 2025 supplementary budget included approximately $106 million for GPU resources and $34 million for data, followed by additional 2026 budget support. After the first-phase evaluation in January 2026, LG AI Research, SK Telecom, and Upstage advanced, while Naver Cloud and NC AI were eliminated. The government added a consortium led by Motif Technologies in February 2026, with further evaluations expected to narrow the pool to three teams in August 2026 and two final teams by the end of 2026.

Major ICT Company Strategies

Major Korean ICT companies in 2024–2025 have shifted their AI focus from exploratory investment to large-scale integration and ecosystem building. Their strategies broadly fall into three directions: embedding generative AI and large language models into core products and services; expanding infrastructure and semiconductor capabilities to secure AI compute leadership; and pursuing global partnerships and startup collaborations to accelerate commercialization and overseas expansion. This marks a transition from incremental adoption to a coordinated, ecosystem-level drive positioning Korean conglomerates as both domestic enablers and global contenders in the AI industry.

  • Device & Consumer AI Integration: Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are embedding generative AI into consumer products. Samsung has expanded Galaxy AI across smartphones and devices while advancing AI semiconductors such as HBM memory, and LG is upgrading its proprietary EXAONE 4.0 model for enterprise and appliance integration.
  • Platform & Service Innovation: Naver and Kakao are reshaping their core platforms with generative AI. Naver is leading the national K-AI consortium with its “Omni Foundation” model, while Kakao has launched the largest overhaul of KakaoTalk in 15 years, embedding AI assistants and ChatGPT-linked services
  • Telecom & Infrastructure Expansion: SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus are positioning AI at the core of telecom services and infrastructure. SKT has rolled out enterprise AI services, partnered with AWS on a large-scale AI data center in Ulsan, and pursued global partnerships in AI infrastructure.

Startup Ecosystem

South Korea’s AI startup ecosystem is evolving from a fragmented early stage into a more structured and globally connected network. While many startups initially focused on Business-to-Consumer (B2C) services, the trend is now shifting toward Business-to-Business (B2B) and enterprise solutions, supported by government-backed incubators, targeted R&D funding, and stronger venture capital interest in deep tech. Recent large funding rounds for AI chip and foundation-model startups also indicate growing investor confidence in Korea’s AI startup ecosystem. Some large conglomerates have built their own accelerator functions, forming dedicated teams to invest in startups and support their overseas expansion. Regional clusters and industry associations are fostering sector-specific collaboration, while global acceleration programs are opening pathways for international growth. Together, these developments reflect a startup ecosystem that is increasingly enterprise-driven, government-supported, and internationally engaged, complementing the scale of Korea’s major ICT conglomerates. Key emerging players include Rebellions, FuriosaAI, DeepX, Upstage, Nota, and Twelve Labs.

Opportunities

For U.S. companies, the most tangible opportunities in Korea’s rapidly evolving AI market lie in areas that complement local strengths and fill capability gaps. These include AI infrastructure and cloud platforms, GPU and data-center optimization, model training and orchestration tools, enterprise software integrating generative and predictive AI, and trusted-AI solutions supporting transparency, risk management, and regulatory compliance under Korea’s AI Basic Act, which came into force in January 2026.

Korea’s government and industry are scaling national AI compute capacity and investing in regional data centers, public-sector AI adoption, and workforce development to accelerate digital transformation. These trends are creating openings for U.S. firms that can provide advanced AI infrastructure, scalable model-ops and security solutions, or sector-specific applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. Additional opportunities are emerging in AI semiconductors, Neural Processing Units (NPU)s, edge AI, physical AI, and on-premises sovereign AI appliances, particularly as Korean manufacturers and telecom operators seek more secure and cost-efficient AI deployment models.

Given the policy drive to build a self-reliant domestic ecosystem, partnership-based approaches, such as joint R&D, technology licensing, and supply-chain collaboration, are likely the most realistic pathways for sustained engagement in Korea’s AI industry.

Sub-Sector Best Prospects

  • Generative AI & Foundation Models: Korea’s leading ICT firms are embedding generative AI and LLMs into consumer devices, search, messaging, enterprise services, and public-sector applications. The government’s Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project is also anchoring long-term investment in localized Korean-language and multimodal foundation models, with four elite teams competing as of May 2026.
  • AI Semiconductors, Edge AI & Infrastructure: With AI compute emerging as a national priority, Korean players such as Samsung and SK hynix in HBM memory, Rebellions, FuriosaAI, and DeepX in NPUs and edge AI, and SK Group–AWS in AI data centers are driving innovation across AI chips, on-device AI, and hyperscale infrastructure.
  • Trustworthy & Responsible AI: Korea’s AI Basic Act came into force in January 2026, creating compliance needs around transparency, AI-generated content labeling, safety obligations, high-impact AI oversight, and AI impact assessments. This is expected to generate demand for explainable, auditable, and risk-managed AI solutions.

Trade Shows & Events

  • World IT Show (April 21-23, 2027, Seoul)
    Hosted by the MSIT, WIS is Korea’s flagship ICT exhibition, covering a broad spectrum of digital technologies and next-generation services. The 2026 event was held at COEX from April 22–24, with an expected scale of 500+ exhibitors, 1,400+ booths, and more than 70,000 visitors. World IT Show
  • AI EXPO Korea (April 2027, Seoul)
    Organized by the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, AI EXPO Korea is one of Korea’s largest annual AI exhibitions. The 2026 event was held at COEX Hall A and was expected to host approximately 350 exhibitors, 600 booths, and 50,000 visitors.
  • Smart Tech Korea (AI & Big Data Show, June, Seoul)
    AI & Big Data Show, held as part of Smart Tech Korea, is a leading technology exhibition covering AI, big data, robotics, smart logistics, digital distribution, security tech, and related industrial applications. The 2026 event is scheduled for June 10–12 at COEX, with an expected scale of 500 exhibitors and 2,000 booths, including co-located events. Smart Tech Korea
  • AI Summit Seoul & Expo (November, Seoul)
    A global knowledge-sharing and industry-convergence event focused on AI innovation, bringing together domestic and international leaders in artificial intelligence. The 2026 conference is scheduled for August 19–20, with the expo running August 19–21 at COEX. AI Summit Seoul & Expo

Key Contacts

  • Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
  • National Information Society Agency (NIA)
  • Korea Artificial Intelligence Association (KORAIA)
  • Korea Artificial Intelligence Industry Association (AIIA)
  • Korea Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (Korea AISI) 
  • Seoul AI Hub

Local Contact

U.S. Commercial Service Korea    
U.S. Embassy Seoul
188 Sejong-daero, Jongro-gu
Seoul 03141, Korea
Tel: 82-2-397-4535
office.seoul@trade.gov 
https://www.trade.gov/south-korea 

Cloud Computing

ITA Code: ICT
NAICS Code: 518210, 541512

South Korea Cloud Computing Market Overview

South Korea’s cloud computing market is expanding rapidly as enterprise adoption accelerates across both public and private sectors. According to MSIT’s latest cloud industry survey, Korea’s domestic cloud-sector revenue reached approximately $6.2 billion, in 2024, up 25.2 percent from 2023. Some global research firms placing Korea’s broader cloud market above $10 billion in 2024 and projecting continued double-digit growth through the early 2030s. Despite differing estimates, Korea is widely regarded as one of Asia’s fastest-growing cloud markets, fueled by generative AI, enterprise digital transformation, and growing demand for secure and scalable data infrastructure.

Public cloud continues to account for the largest share of spending, while hybrid and multi-cloud deployments are gaining traction as enterprises seek flexibility, resilience, and regulatory compliance. By service model, IaaS remains a major segment, while SaaS and cloud management services are growing quickly as companies migrate enterprise workloads and adopt AI-enabled applications.

Global Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) lead the market and continue to expand availability zones, local data centers, and AI infrastructure. AWS has announced major investments in Korea, including the SK Group–AWS AI data center in Ulsan and an additional $5 billion commitment to build AI data centers near Seoul by 2031. Microsoft and Google are similarly enlarging their local footprints. Local providers remain competitive in regulated or government-sensitive sectors, and major Korean telecoms and IT companies are migrating workloads at scale, driving demand for SaaS, multi-cloud, and hybrid deployments.

Policy Environment and Barriers for Foreign CSPs

In the public sector, foreign CSPs face significant restrictions related to personal information, data protection, and national security requirements. The Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP), administered by KISA under MSIT, has served as Korea’s main cloud security certification framework for cloud services supplied to government and public institutions. Since 2023, CSAP has used a three-tier system: Low, Medium, and High. The Low tier eases some obligations, including allowing logical rather than physical separation for certain low-impact systems, but remains limited to low-sensitivity workloads that do not process personal information and primarily manage publicly available government data. Major U.S. CSPs have begun obtaining Low-tier CSAP certification, enabling limited participation in low-sensitivity public-sector workloads, though access to more sensitive systems remains constrained.

In September 2025, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) released the National Network Security Framework (N2SF) Guidelines v1.0, shifting from rigid network separation to a layered security model intended to allow controlled use of cloud, SaaS, and generative AI in public systems. The framework introduces data classification standards and differentiated security controls while permitting the use of external cloud services and AI under defined safeguards. In practice, N2SF is expected to shape security requirements for public-sector cloud, SaaS, and AI adoption, while Korea’s cloud service certification and verification procedures are being reorganized.

In April 2026, the government announced plans to unify public-sector cloud security verification under an NIS-led framework, replacing the current dual-track process involving CSAP and separate NIS security review. The new system is expected to take effect in 2027 following a transition period. Existing CSAP certifications are expected to remain valid through their current certification periods, but public-sector security requirements will increasingly be assessed under the NIS framework. For foreign providers, the reform may reduce duplicative procedures and create a more streamlined path into low-sensitivity public-sector workloads, but major barriers are likely to persist for sensitive systems. Access to higher-risk public-sector workloads will continue to require strict compliance with data protection, residency, encryption, operational security, and national security requirements.

The government also approved the 4th Basic Plan for Cloud Computing, 2025–2027, in October 2024, positioning cloud as core infrastructure for the AI era. The plan aims to expand cloud adoption across the public and private sectors, strengthen Korea’s cloud ecosystem, and support AI-era infrastructure and SaaS development. For foreign providers, the policy direction offers opportunities, including more flexible use of cloud and AI in the public sector, but regulatory uncertainty and security requirements may continue to limit broader participation.

The September 2025 fire at the National Information Resources Service data center also heightened policy attention to public-sector cloud resilience, backup systems, disaster recovery, and data-center safety.

Private Sector Growth and Future Agenda

In the private sector, demand is expanding for SaaS and industry-specific applications as enterprises accelerate cloud migration and AI adoption. According to the latest Cloud Industry Survey, SaaS providers reached 1,894 in 2024, up 15.3 percent year-on-year and accounting for 69.8 percent of all cloud companies. At the same time, enterprises are driving demand for cloud management services, migration support, optimization, and secure hybrid deployments. Cloud management services revenue rose 31.4 percent year-on-year in 2024 to approximately $1.0 billion, reflecting continued demand for managed support, cost optimization, and reliable operations.

A key driver of this momentum is artificial intelligence. Workloads such as model training, inference, and data pipeline management require far greater compute and storage resources than traditional IT, pushing enterprises toward cloud and hybrid architectures. As a result, Korea’s cloud market is entering an AI-led growth phase, where cloud-based AI services, AI data centers, and intelligent SaaS are emerging as core growth engines. Looking ahead, the focus is expected to move beyond infrastructure toward AI-integrated cloud services, data-centric platforms, industry-specific SaaS, and resilient hybrid architectures, positioning Korea as a strategically important cloud market in Asia.

Key Contacts 

  • Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
  • Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
  • National Information Society Agency (NIA)
  • National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
  • Korea Artificial Intelligence Cloud Industry Association (KACI)
  • National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Local Contact

U.S. Commercial Service Korea    
U.S. Embassy Seoul
188 Sejong-daero, Jongro-gu
Seoul 03141, Korea
Tel: 82-2-397-4535
office.seoul@trade.gov 
https://www.trade.gov/south-korea 

Cybersecurity

ITA Code: ICT
NAICS Code: 541511

Overview

Table: Market Size of the Cybersecurity Market

 20192020202120222023
Total Market Size3,106.23,323.23,975.04,351.04,705.5
    System & Product1,896.62,029.72,728.5 3,104.03,255.7
    Consulting & Service1,209.61,293.51,246.41,228.0 1,449.8
Exchange Rate: 1 USD 1,1651,1801,145 1,2911,306

Source: Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Information Security Industry Association, 2024, Unit: $ million

As the world becomes more interconnected, cyberattacks have grown more severe and sophisticated. Due to the focus of global hacker groups and cyber terrorists, cyberattacks are better organized, more persistent and have been executing attacks on a larger scale. Attacks have broadened to include critical infrastructure as well as private sector assets. The borderless nature of the internet is contributing to weakening the vulnerabilities of certain devices and data storage.

With South Korea’s high degree of network connectedness, high penetration of mobile devices, and significant intellectual property, the country has become a major target for cyberattacks. Cyberattacks in South Korea continue to increase in both frequency and complexity. For example, the South Korean government was hit by a daily average of 1.6 million hacking attempts in 2023 according to the National Intelligence Service.  The latest attacks on South Korea include the use of advanced malwares and ransomwares, supply chain attacks, crypto-jacking and zero-day attacks. In 2025, South Korea has witnessed a sharp rise in major cybersecurity incidents both in the number and severity ranging from data leaks from major telecom companies, a credit card company as well as massive disruptions in public service systems due to a physical infrastructure incident.

Not surprisingly, as the awareness of cyber vulnerabilities has increased, the market demand for cybersecurity products and services in Korea has grown. According to a Korean government survey in 2024, from years 2021 to 2023, the cybersecurity market grew at a CAGR of 16.3 percent reaching $4.7 billion in 2023. Also, the expansion of cloud computing, the multiplication of digital devices, and increased digital activity ever since the pandemic has contributed to the growth of the cybersecurity market.  

South Korea views cybersecurity as a matter of national security. Although the country boasts about having one of the world’s fastest ICT infrastructure systems, it also has an infrastructure that is vulnerable to cyberattacks. The frequency and gravity of recent cyberattacks prompted the South Korean government to re-evaluate its cybersecurity strategy. In 2019, led by the Office of the President, the ROK government announced its first National Cybersecurity Strategy. This strategy aims to strengthen partnerships with foreign countries and companies and expand investment in the domestic cybersecurity sector. In 2024, the ROK Office of National Security announced a new National Cybersecurity Strategy. The paper laid out three goals of the new cybersecurity paradigm: a) shift from defensive to offensive responses to threats, b) reinforce cybersecurity partnerships with allies, and c) enhance cyber resilience for critical infrastructure.

There is a growing number of domestic and U.S. companies providing cybersecurity services in Korea. According to the latest Korean government report published in 2025, there are 814 cybersecurity firms registered in Korea as of 2023. While most of these firms develop their own products and solutions, some are open to partnering with small and medium sized exporters from the United States. These Korean companies are interested in filling gaps in technology, as well as in products and services, to help their companies meet a wider range of cybersecurity needs.

In order to pursue sales opportunities to the Korean public sector, U.S. cybersecurity companies must understand local requirements. For example, some local public agencies require companies to receive additional verification even if the products have received CCRA certification outside of the country. Also, depending on the product type and potential end-users, foreign companies should obtain security clearance such as the Security Function Test Report, before they can supply to Korean public agencies.

Opportunities

Taking into consideration its advanced ICT infrastructure and geopolitical location, South Korea is an attractive market for U.S. firms seeking to test cybersecurity solutions before expanding into other markets in Asia. While those firms that produce sophisticated products for critical infrastructure and edge devices are more likely to succeed, there are also opportunities available for firms that provide cybersecurity related consulting and training services. Overall, since the Korean market’s preference for the quality and reliability of U.S. technology companies, the demand for American products is likely to continue growing.

To enter the Korean cybersecurity market, the U.S. Commercial Service Korea recommends U.S. technology firms to partner with qualified and capable South Korean companies that maintain existing sales networks with the private and public sectors and have a good understanding of local market characteristics including the unique regulatory requirements. In the long term, it is recommended that U.S. technology companies consider employing a local employee or establishing a local office to provide prompt technical support and overcome possible communication issues with end-user customers.

Resources

Trade Shows 

SECON & eGISEC, March 17-19, 2027 - Annually held in Seoul
First hosted in 2001, SECON & eGISEC is Korea’s largest security exhibition covering all sectors of both cyber and physical security. Annually, more than 400 cybersecurity companies attend the event to exhibit their products and solutions, and nearly 30,000 attendees participate.

Key Contacts 

  • Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
  • National Intelligence Service (NIS)
  • Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA)
  • Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA)

Local Contact

U.S. Commercial Service Korea    
U.S. Embassy Seoul
188 Sejong-daero, Jongro-gu
Seoul 03141, Korea
Tel: 82-2-397-4535
office.seoul@trade.gov 
https://www.trade.gov/south-korea 

Semiconductor

ITA Code: ICT
NAICS Code: 334413

Overview

The semiconductor industry remains one of South Korea’s core sectors and a major driver of exports, investment, and industrial policy. In 2025, semiconductor exports reached a record $173.4 billion, up 22.2 percent year-on-year and accounting for approximately 24.4 percent of Korea’s total exports. The momentum continued into 2026, with monthly semiconductor exports reaching $31.9 billion in April 2026, up 173.5 percent year-on-year, supported by strong demand for AI semiconductors, high-bandwidth memory, cloud computing, and next-generation IT devices.

The South Korean government continues to pursue ambitious policies to extend semiconductor leadership beyond memory. In April 2025, the government expanded its semiconductor support package to KRW 33 trillion, or about $23 billion, up from KRW 26 trillion, including increased financial assistance, tax incentives, and infrastructure support for semiconductor clusters. Recent policies emphasize fostering non-memory innovation, securing talent, strengthening advanced packaging and materials capabilities, and reinforcing supply-chain resilience, signaling a sustained national commitment to semiconductor leadership through 2026 and beyond.

South Korea remains a global leader in memory semiconductors, with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix together accounting for a dominant share of the global DRAM and HBM markets. Beyond these two giants, Korea has a broad semiconductor ecosystem spanning fabless design, foundries, packaging, materials, and equipment. The leading chipmakers are accelerating next-generation memory and AI-focused semiconductor development to reinforce their global position. SK hynix has strengthened its lead in HBM for AI accelerators, having moved into full-scale mass production and supply of HBM4 in early 2026, while Samsung Electronics is rapidly scaling HBM4 production following successful customer qualifications and pioneering next-generation HBM4E for upcoming AI accelerator platforms.

Both companies have deepened their U.S. presence under the CHIPS Act. In 2024, Samsung Electronics announced more than $40 billion in private investment to establish a semiconductor cluster in Central Texas integrating logic, packaging, and R&D in coordination with the U.S. Department of Commerce. SK hynix committed $3.87 billion to build an advanced packaging and R&D facility in Indiana, positioning the site as a key U.S. base for AI memory and supply-chain diversification. Together, these initiatives reflect South Korea’s broader strategy to strengthen AI memory leadership and embed its leading firms more deeply within the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.

Despite its strengths, the Korean semiconductor industry faces structural constraints. Exports remain heavily tied to memory cycles and demand from major electronics and data-center supply chains, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States. Korea also remains dependent on foreign suppliers for high-end equipment, EDA tools, materials, and certain processors and controller technologies. Although Korea ranks highly in semiconductor production and patent volume, U.S., Japanese, Dutch, and Taiwanese firms continue to hold leadership in key areas such as equipment, design software, advanced logic, and foundry ecosystems.

Opportunities

The rapidly expanding markets for artificial intelligence and cloud computing remain key drivers of semiconductor demand, with HBM, advanced DRAM, advanced packaging, and AI-optimized processors at the center of this growth. Korean firms account for a dominant share of global HBM supply, positioning the country at the center of the AI memory value chain, although competition from Micron and Taiwan’s advanced packaging ecosystem, along with broader supply-chain risks, remains. Demand is also expected to be shaped by next-generation connectivity, including 5G and 6G networks, connected vehicles, industrial automation, robotics, and IoT applications.

Semiconductor equipment and materials continue to represent a critical segment for both collaboration and competition. Korea remains one of the world’s most important markets for semiconductor equipment and materials, accounting for 17.4 percent of the global semiconductor equipment market and 16.6 percent of the semiconductor materials market in 2024. Foreign suppliers, particularly U.S. firms in EDA and process tools, Japanese firms in materials and components, and Dutch firms in lithography, continue to dominate key parts of the upstream value chain. This import dependence is expected to remain substantial as domestic production expands. At the same time, Korea has moved to diversify its materials supply chains and invest in advanced process capabilities such as EUV lithography, advanced packaging, silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, and next-generation materials. Government initiatives have also targeted greater self-reliance in strategic areas, including SiC power semiconductors, with a goal of raising technological self-sufficiency to about 20 percent by 2030.

In parallel, Korean semiconductor firms are expanding investments in the United States in response to evolving industrial, trade, and national security policies. These U.S.-based projects further integrate Korea into the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, creating targeted opportunities for U.S. suppliers of equipment, EDA software, specialty materials, advanced packaging tools, testing and inspection systems, thermal management, construction, engineering, workforce training, and related services, particularly in support of advanced packaging and AI memory production.

Trade Shows

  • SEDEX (October, Seoul) 
    Organized by the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA), the exhibition covers the full spectrum of the semiconductor industry supply chain and products including logic, memory, sensor, equipment, and material. 
  • SEMICON KOREA (February 17-19, Seoul)
    Organized by SEMI, SEMICON Korea is one of Korea’s leading semiconductor equipment, materials, and manufacturing technology exhibitions. SEMICON Korea 2026 featured more than 550 exhibiting companies across 2,409 booths, underscoring Korea’s role as a major market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials

Key Contacts

  • Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR)
  • Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA)
  • Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
  • SEMI Korea

Local Contact

U.S. Commercial Service Korea    
U.S. Embassy Seoul
188 Sejong-daero, Jongro-gu
Seoul 03141, Korea
Tel: 82-2-397-4535
office.seoul@trade.gov 
https://www.trade.gov/south-korea 

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