South Korea\’s semiconductor industry is under pressure to choose a side in the rivalry between the US and China as Washington announced requirements for its $52bn semiconductor funding program. The South Korean government is also concerned as the requirements of the CHIPS Act call for subsidy applicants to share business information and excess profits with the US government, leading to calls for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to negotiate directly with US President Joe Biden. However, the incentives set out in the act come with several strings attached that industry watchers claim are too burdensome for subsidy recipients, with conditions including providing sensitive operational information, sharing a portion of any profit that exceeds projections, and limits on Chinese operations. Industry observers call for the South Korean government to play a more active role in easing concerns, especially on issues such as information sharing and investment in China.
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