📊Executive Summary

Samsung's Chairman Lee Jae-yong emphasized the need to restore the company's fundamental technological competitiveness in semiconductors during his visits to the Giheung and Hwaseong semiconductor campuses. The visits included inspections of next-generation semiconductor technology development and discussions on manufacturing automation systems utilizing AI. The focus was on memory, foundry, and system semiconductors, with a strong emphasis on overcoming technological limitations and enhancing innovation through significant investment. This highlights Samsung's commitment to maintaining leadership in the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for procurement teams to monitor for future sourcing strategies and technology advancements....