Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

SEMICON Korea 2026, Korea’s largest semiconductor exhibition, will take place from February 11 to 13, 2026, at COEX and other venues. Hosted by SEMI, a global association representing the advanced electronics industry, the event brings together around 550 Korean and international semiconductor companies across 2,409 booths.

Beyond the exhibition, the event features more than 30 side programs, including an AI summit co-hosted by SEMI and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), a U.S. investment forum held with SelectUSA, a Korea–Netherlands technology cooperation seminar, and mentoring sessions for university students.

AI-driven demand is expected to push the global semiconductor market above USD 1 trillion for the first time in 2026, with growth also expected in semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment (MPE). Semiconductor competition is shifting from firm-to-firm rivalry over performance gains to rivalry between ecosystems. This shift underscores the growing importance of an integrated value chain spanning design, manufacturing, packaging, and MPE.

Against this backdrop, SEMICON Korea 2026 invites semiconductor companies to share the latest technology and market trends, take stock of where the ecosystem stands and where it is heading, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The event also offers business-matching sessions to support the global expansion of Korea’s semiconductor MPE companies.

In his opening remarks, Vice Minister Moon Shin-hak of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said, “The government will offer incentives aligned with global standards, following the recent enactment of the Special Act on Semiconductors,” adding, “We will stand firmly behind the industry so stakeholders can continue research without disruption and invest boldly.”