Snubbed SiC power semiconductors... 500 billion won R&D in turbulence

The government’s 500 billion won SiC power semiconductor R&D push is being delayed because it has not secured an anchor company to drive demand.

Large companies remain hesitant, citing weak profitability, limited business viability, and the efficiency of using imported products.

The commercialization roadmap is also being finalized later than planned, slowing efforts to build a domestic next-generation power semiconductor ecosystem.

Heavy reliance on imports could affect supply chain stability and localization across EVs, AI data centers, renewable energy, power grids, and defense.