South Korea sends 'Iran warning' to Samsung and other chipmakers

2026-03-05 - 09:33

South Korea has warned its semiconductor giants, including Samsung and SK Hynix, about potential disruptions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Concerns are high over sourcing critical chip-making materials like helium from the Middle East. This warning arrives as the industry already grapples with AI-driven supply bottlenecks, and broader tech risks emerge for Middle Eastern AI data center expansion.