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Korea adds semiconductors to export control list

Published

1 September 2026

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regulatory

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Semiconductors

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South Korea

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Read at m.ajupress.com

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea added high-performance AI chips and advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to its strategic export control list, requiring government approval for export. This update aligns with over 80 changes from international export control regimes, focusing on dual-use technologies with civilian and military applications.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea now requires government approval to export AI chips and semiconductor equipment, closing a gap for compliance and market access. You must update your export plans and customer prospecting immediately to avoid shipment delays or legal risks.

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