Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly in discussions with Seoul National University (SNU) to establish specialized semiconductor programs at regional universities.
The initiative aims to cultivate a pipeline of engineering talent tailored to the needs of advanced chip manufacturing, addressing a critical bottleneck in the industry's expansion plans.
Handelsavisen previously reported that Samsung and SK Hynix executives are preparing to present long-term investment roadmaps to President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The move comes as both memory and foundry giants narrow their site selection for new fabrication plants in the southwestern city of Gwangju.
Securing a local workforce with advanced technical skills is a prerequisite for these multi-billion-dollar investments, which are central to South Korea's strategy to maintain its global competitiveness in semiconductors.
Handelsavisen previously reported that Samsung and SK Hynix executives are preparing to present long-term investment roadmaps to President Yoon Suk Yeol.
These roadmaps focus heavily on expanding production capacity and integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into their manufacturing processes.