The U.S. has no plans to mediate a spat between Japan and South Korea(JapanTimes 07-14), but Trump offers to help if both sides want him. (Reuters, 07-20)
Samsung/Hynix’’s Actions
Samsung is seeking opportunities by all means.
Samsung boss visits Tokyo to begin meetings with business leaders there to discuss the issue, also met with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son. (ZDNET 07-08)
Secures emergency supply of key materials from Japan, while it is unknown how he made it or how much the stock is. (The Straits Times 07-14)
Tests non-Japan materials(hydrogen fluoride) from China mainland, Taiwan and local, and may take 2-3 months. (Nikkei Asian Review 07-17)
Asks partners to stockpile Japanese components (Reuters 07-18)
Seeks to diversify smartphone display, battery suppliers like Kolon Industries and SKC (the Investor 07-21)
SK Hynix is preparing for worse future
SK Hynix warns of chip supply disruption on Japan’s export curbs(Reuter 07-25)