News Intel Foundry is trying to poach Samsung's South Korean customers in its bid to become world's second-biggest foundry: report

[Admin]

In its drive to become a heavyweight in semiconductor manufacturing, Intel is trying to take Samsung's clients.

Intel Foundry is trying to poach Samsung's South Korean customers in its bid to become world's second-biggest foundry: report : Read more

 

[peachpuff]

Surprise surprise... stay classy Pat.

 

[Notton]

I have my doubts they can. Last I recall, South Koreans had pride in products that were "Made in South Korea".
Why would they suddenly care to have something made overseas in Arizona and packaged in California?

 

[bouldercrack]

I have my doubts they can. Last I recall, South Koreans had pride in products that were "Made in South Korea".
Why would they suddenly care to have something made overseas in Arizona and packaged in California?

1. South Korean pride was strong in Baby boomer generation. Millenials and Gen Zs are indifferent to it. (Just look at how quickly Apple became popular in Korea over past few years)

2. At the end the day, better deals win.

 

[phead128]

In other news, water is wet. Next up, TSMC tries to snag Intel and Samsung's customers in bid to maintain #1.