SEOUL -- Battery maker Samsung SDI will open South Korea's first university battery department in 2026, guaranteeing employment to graduates in a bid to secure the skilled workers necessary to catch up with Chinese rivals.
South Korean players step up recruitment as Chinese rivals gain ground

Samsung SDI seeks to secure talent for EV batteries by forming an engineering department at a South Korean university. (Photo by Samsung)
SEOUL -- Battery maker Samsung SDI will open South Korea's first university battery department in 2026, guaranteeing employment to graduates in a bid to secure the skilled workers necessary to catch up with Chinese rivals.