South Korea Announces High Stability of Domestic Mass Production and Supply of Hydrogen Fluoride January 3 4:05

The Korean government has announced that it has established a capacity to mass-produce "hydrogen fluoride" in Japan among semiconductors and other raw materials for which export controls have been strengthened by Japan, ensuring stable supply. It is likely that this will have an effect on the future of the Korean side regarding export control.

In July of last year, Moon Jane ( The administration has announced a policy to promote the domestic production of such items.

In connection with this, the Korean Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources announced on February 2 that domestic chemical manufacturers have established the ability to mass-produce high-purity hydrogen fluoride by constructing and expanding facilities.

He stressed that this was the first result of domestic production, with the manufacturer beginning to supply a significant portion of domestic demand, thereby ensuring supply stability. In addition, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources has revealed that other companies have completed new factories related to fluorinated polyimides and the like.

Japan and South Korea have decided to continue dialogue on export controls, but it is likely that this will have an effect on South Korea's future.