Japan and South Korea are ramping up investments to achieve self-sufficiency in critical tech materials. Japan aims to triple domestic semiconductor sales to USD 112.55 billion by 2030 and reduce reliance on China for key chemicals like hydrogen fluoride. South Korea plans to cut reliance on single-country sources from 80% to 50% by 2030, securing minerals through global partnerships.
Japan and South Korea are ramping up investments to achieve self-sufficiency in critical tech materials. Japan aims to triple domestic semiconductor sales to USD 112.55 billion by 2030 and reduce reliance on China for key chemicals like hydrogen fluoride. South Korea plans to cut reliance on single-country sources from 80% to 50% by 2030, securing minerals through global partnerships.