Korean industry is buying its way into the American supply chain.
Hanwha is injecting 299 million dollars into two US entities after landing the first American export of the K9 howitzer, while Samsung's foundry raises quotes 10 to 15 percent on the back of Tesla and Broadcom orders and is tipped to return its non-memory division to profit. Manufacturing sentiment rebounded to 107 in August, its first reading above the neutral line since May. Hyundai's strike, now 60 hours deep, is the counterweight.
Sources:
Hanwha Adds 300 Million Dollars to US Units in Simultaneous Land and Sea Push — Seoul Economic Daily, August 24 2026
A Stronger Exynos Puts Samsung's Non-Memory Unit on Track for Profit — Seoul Economic Daily, August 24 2026
Hyundai Union Postpones Strike as Talks Resume — Seoul Economic Daily, August 24 2026
Manufacturing Sentiment Rebounds After Three Months, August PSI at 107 — Seoul Economic Daily, August 24 2026
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