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➀ SKC finalized the merger with subsidiary SK Enpulse to secure 380 billion KRW (~$290 million) for investments in high-value semiconductor packaging and advanced materials;

➁ The funds will also improve financial stability through debt reduction and non-core business divestments, including SK Enpulse's fine ceramics and CMP segments;

➂ Post-merger focus will shift to back-end packaging components (ISC) and glass substrate manufacturing (ABSOLiX) to drive semiconductor materials innovation.

➀ Phison announced a partnership with Taiwan's ADATA (a semiconductor and computer components company) and GIGA Computing (a subsidiary of GIGABYTE) to develop enterprise SSD solutions, combining Phison's memory controller technology, ADATA's SSD expertise, and GIGA's server engineering capabilities.

➁ The collaboration focuses on ADATA's enterprise brand TRUSTA, including the 'TRUSTA T7P5 PCIe 5.0 SSD' powered by Phison's 5th-gen controllers and validated through GIGA's servers, with QVL certification achieved.

➂ Long-term plans include joint product development, white-label SSD initiatives, and expanding market reach in Asia, targeting hyperscale AI data centers and server manufacturers.

➀ Unique Robotics announced it has obtained U.S. UL certification for four multi-joint industrial robots (12kg, 25kg, 50kg, 140kg) and three types of robot controllers;

➁ UL certification is a key safety standard for electrical/electronic products and industrial equipment in the U.S., which is expected to facilitate export expansion and enhance product reliability;

➂ The company aims to secure more orders in the U.S., the largest industrial robotics market, to strengthen its position as a global automation specialist.

➀ Dongwha Electrolite signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Elementium Materials to commercialize next-generation electrolytes for urban air mobility (UAM) and medical devices;

➁ The collaboration combines Dongwha's production capabilities with Elementium's molecular design technology to address limitations of conventional electrolytes;

➂ Dongwha aims to enhance operational efficiency at its Tennessee plant and strengthen market leadership in North America.

➀ Hanwha Group is accepting applications for the 2026 Braille Calendar for the visually impaired from October 15 to November 15;

➁ Since its inception in 2000 under Chairman Kim Seung-yeon's initiative, the calendar distribution has grown significantly, with 40,000 copies this year and over 1 million cumulative copies;

➂ The dual-format calendar (Braille and standard text) promotes inclusivity and cultural understanding between visually impaired and non-impaired individuals, embodying Hanwha's CSR philosophy of 'Together, We Go Far.'

➀ Hanwha Ocean unveiled a next-generation strategic surface ship at the 3rd Next-Generation Smart Naval Vessel Technology Research Meeting, designed to address evolving security challenges with advanced stealth, AI, and multi-domain warfare capabilities.

➁ The vessel features a compact hull with wave-piercing bow design, enhanced stealth performance, layered defense systems, and automation for rapid decision-making in combat scenarios. It integrates high-strength steel and ergonomic crew accommodations.

➂ Hanwha Ocean aims to develop this platform as a flagship product for the Republic of Korea Navy, ensuring long-term operational resilience against complex threats like ballistic missiles and drones over the next 20-30 years.

➀ Kemtronics will participate in SEDEX 2025 (Oct 22-24, Seoul COEX), showcasing advanced semiconductor technologies spanning materials, processing, and packaging;

➁ Key innovations include Purisol PMA/PM (ultra-high-purity materials for EUV lithography), TGV (glass substrate etching) technology, and precision wafer processing via subsidiary J-Three;

➂ The company aims to combine wafer and glass carrier technologies for high-performance packaging (e.g., WLP, HBM) to strengthen competitiveness in next-gen semiconductor ecosystems.