South Korea Given Deadline to Join US-Led Chip Alliance Amid Mounting Pressure from Beijing

South Korea Given Deadline to Join US-Led Chip Alliance Amid Mounting Pressure from Beijing
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as they visit the Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek campus on May 20, 2022 in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Photo by Kim Min-Hee /Pool /Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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South Korea once again faces a significant strategic dilemma amid growing calls to participate in the U.S.-led chip alliance designed to decouple countries from China. The semiconductor powerhouse was asked to make a decision by the end of August.

The United States has reportedly asked South Korea to inform it whether it will join the “Chip 4 alliance” by Aug. 31, according to local South Korean reports citing unnamed sources in Washington.

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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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