{
  "id": 2163567,
  "title": "[Interview] Jusung Engineering Eyes Global Leap with Its 'Only 1 ALG' Tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/interview-jusung-engineering-eyes-global-leap-with-its-only-1-alg-tech",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:36:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BusinessKorea",
    "slug": "businesskorea",
    "url": "https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275211"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jusung Engineering is a South Korean materials, parts, and equipment company that is making waves in the global semiconductor industry. Chairman Hwang Chul-ju, the head of the company, has a clear vision for Jusung's growth and is considered a key player in shaping the future of the industry. In an exclusive interview, Chairman Hwang shared his insights and strategies for Jusung's global expansion.\n\nChairman Hwang emphasized that the semiconductor industry is currently booming due to the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and the massive investments being made in AI data centers. However, he pointed out a significant problem that the AI industry faces: an \"Energy Shortage.\" Building an AI data center requires the equivalent power of one nuclear power plant, and it takes at least 10 years to build a power plant. In contrast, data centers are built in just two to three years, leading to potential delays in data center operations and adjustments to semiconductor investments.\n\nJusung Engineering is at the forefront of this energy challenge, having developed innovative technologies in Atomic Layer Growth (ALG) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) that are expected to drive rapid growth in the semiconductor industry. The company has recently surpassed a market capitalization of 10 trillion won, making it a future growth company to watch.\n\nThe key to Jusung's success lies in its groundbreaking ALG technology, which is a world-first innovative solution that can change the paradigm of semiconductors, displays, and solar industries. By integrating its ALG technology with compound semiconductor equipment that combines Group 3-5 (III-V) elements, Jusung has created a unique and powerful solution that can address the energy challenges faced by the AI industry.\n\nJusung's ALG technology allows for the mass production of Group 3-5 (III-V) compound semiconductors at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. This means that the technology can be used in a wide range of applications, including displays, solar power, and aerospace, making it a truly versatile and transformative solution.",
  "summary": "As the semiconductor industry currently enjoys an unprecedented boom, Jusung Engineering is drawing attention as the company leading the globalization of South Korea’s materials, parts, and equipment industry. In particular, Chairman Hwang Chul-ju is garnering profound interest from related industri",
  "key_points": [
    "Jusung Engineering aims for global expansion in semiconductor industry.",
    "Chairman Hwang addresses energy shortage in AI data centers.",
    "ALG technology enables cost-effective production of Group 3-5 (III-V) semiconductors."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}