The United States has implemented unprecedented initiatives in semiconductor policy over the last few years, identifying computer chips as the most crucial element of Washington s rivalry with Beijing. Because the U.S. semiconductor production chain is based off shore, Washington asked its allies including Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Netherlands to stand together to stay ahead of Beijing in manufacturing advanced semiconductors as China makes rapid progress in defense and technological innovations.
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea s unchecked tests of long-range missi.
The 12-day Korea Flying Training will begin Monday, April 17 at the Gwangju Air Base in Gwangju, 267 kilometres south of Seoul, mobilizing some 110 aircraft and more than 1,400 troops, according to the armed service, Yonhap reported.
South Korea, the United States and Japan began a trilateral missile defense exercise in the international waters of the East Sea on Monday, Seoul s Navy said, amid stepped-up effor.