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US Government Aims for EUV Breakthrough with $150 Million Investment in X-Rite Supported by Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger
Digital Daily | Local Language | News | Dec. 4, 2025 | UndeterminedTech Development/Adoption
The U.S. government plans to invest up to $150 million in XLight, a semiconductor startup founded by former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, as part of a strategic move to support next-generation chip technology. This investment involves the U.S. Department of Commerce providing financial incentives to XLight in exchange for equity, potentially making the government the largest shareholder in the company. XLight focuses on developing ultra-precise laser technology to enhance extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography processes, which are critical for integrating more circuits onto semiconductors.
This investment signals a shift in U.S. policy from traditional incentive-based support toward direct equity acquisition in strategic industries, particularly in areas like EUV lithography that are geopolitically significant within the semiconductor supply chain involving the U.S., Netherlands, and Japan. The move aligns with efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities and accelerate innovation in advanced lithography technologies. The initiative embodies a broader strategy of direct government intervention to secure core technological competencies amid intensifying global competition in the semiconductor sector.
Cybersecurity firm warns of fake tax invoices with North Korea-linked malware
Joongang Ilbo | English | News | Dec. 4, 2025 | Cyber Attacks and Data Loss
A cybersecurity firm, ESTSecurity, has identified fake tax invoice files containing malware linked to North Korean hackers targeting South Koreans. These files are infected with the KimJongRAT remote access Trojan, which is associated with the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky.
The malicious files appear as PDFs but actually contain shortcuts directing users to download harmful code. ESTSecurity highlighted that the malware is specifically designed to target South Korean users and remains effective in environments with weak security protections, despite Microsoft's efforts to improve security.
The firm recommended that users keep their software up to date and verify file extensions before opening files to avoid infection.
Korea to triple onshore wind power generation by 2030 in bid to achieve carbon neutrality
Joongang Ilbo | English | News | Dec. 4, 2025 | Climate Change
Korea plans to triple its onshore wind power capacity to 6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, up from the current 2 GW, as part of its strategy to expand environmentally friendly energy sources and achieve carbon neutrality. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced this target at the inaugural meeting of an intergovernmental task force dedicated to accelerating onshore wind power deployment.
Beyond 2030, Korea aims to increase onshore wind capacity further to 12 GW by 2035. The government also intends to reduce the cost of onshore wind power generation from 180 won ($0.10) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to below 150 won per kWh by 2030.
To support these goals, Korea plans to hold bids for the distribution of 300 domestically manufactured wind turbines over the next five years and to back the development of small- and medium-sized turbines. Additionally, investments will be made in technologies to connect wind power facilities with energy storage systems and heat pumps.
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