South Korea Faced With Picking Sides as US-China Chip War Heats Up

South Korea Faced With Picking Sides as US-China Chip War Heats Up
US President Joe Biden meets vitually with the Chairman and Principal Owner of SK Group Chey Tae-won in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on July 26, 2022. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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South Korea, a leader in the global semiconductor chip industry, now faces the dilemma of choosing sides in the U.S.-China semiconductor chip war. South Korea has been invited by the United States to join the Chip 4 alliance with the United States, Japan, and Taiwan, explicitly to counter China’s dominance in the global chip industry.

Semiconductors play a critical role in many key industries including automobiles, electric appliances, healthcare, military systems, and computing. It is so important—both economically and strategically—that the Japanese and South Korean governments compare it to rice.

Lisa Bian
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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