India, July 4 -- According to South Korean media outlet ETNews, both the US and Japan are actively working to introduce extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment into public-private research institutes through government-led initiatives. In contrast, South Korea's government-driven efforts in this area remain behind those of the US and Japan, the report suggests.

US - NSTC accelerates EUV adoption

The report, citing industry sources, states that the U.S. National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) has completed installation of EUV lithography equipment at the Albany Nanotech Complex in New York, and plans to begin offering services to companies since July 2025. It also notes that NSTC is reportedly preparing to introduce a Hig...