The Blue House stated on July 10 that the Chinese government's temporary export ban on helium, a key material in semiconductor production, will not affect South Korea's semiconductor industry.
A Blue House official explained in a press release that, following the Middle East conflict, most helium imports have been diversified to the United States. The official added that imports from China are minimal.
According to foreign media reports, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs announced that the helium export ban would take effect immediately. However, they did not provide specific details regarding the reasons for the ban or its duration. Helium is considered a strategic material used as a coolant in semiconductor and display manufacturing processes.
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