Adding 'jeong' to technology
This year, the combined operating profits of Korea’s semiconductor companies are expected to soar well beyond 500 trillion won ($373 billion), reaching unprecedented levels. Some have likened this extraordinary performance to winning a lottery. But I see it differently. What we are witnessing today, I believe, is not a stroke of good fortune. Rather, it is the culmination of decades of…
In the semiconductor industry of South Korea, the combined operating profits of the country's key companies are anticipated to surge beyond 500 trillion won ($373 billion) this year. This remarkable growth has drawn comparisons to striking fortune, but the author views it as the result of consistent effort over many years. According to the author, what is being observed today is not just luck, but rather the fruit of decades of perseverance, sacrifice, and dedication.
For decades, numerous companies, engineers, and technicians have tirelessly worked since the 1970s to establish the foundation of South Korea's semiconductor industry. These individuals have invested half a century of effort into building the infrastructure necessary for the industry's success. It is only now, after this prolonged commitment, that the fruits of their labor are beginning to be realized.
A parallel trend can be observed in the enrollment of international students in South Korea. In 2023, the Ministry of Education launched the Study Korea 300K Project with the ambitious goal of attracting 300,000 international students by 2027. This target was surpassed ahead of schedule, as the number of international students studying in South Korea has already surpassed 300,000.
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