https://wccftech.com/semiconductor-price-hike-south-korea/

Last week Japan decided to remove South Korea from its ‘White List’ of countries that are granted expedited export processes. This removal resulted in a 90-day approval period for exports to South Korea that are critical to the country’s semiconductor industry. Now, in the aftermath of this removal, reports from South Korea suggest that consumers are suffering from high prices. Take a look below for more details.

Japan’s decision to make it harder for South Korea to import raw materials used in semiconductor manufacture will naturally impact the Korean industry. The Koreans have been heavily dependant on Japanese imports for semiconductor fabrication. This dependence is the result of South Korean reliance on Chaebols for doing business which has hampered smaller companies from entering the semiconductor raw material industry.