U.S. chip alliance against China tests South Korea's loyalty

'Chip 4' initiative threatens Seoul's quest for diplomatic middle ground

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SK Hynix acquired Intel's Dalian plant in 2021.(Photo courtesy of SK Hynix)

KOTARO HOSOKAWA and TAISEI HOYAMA, Nikkei staff writers

SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- After years of walking a thin line between the U.S. and China, South Korea's government and chipmakers face pressure to pick a side in the growing technological rivalry between its military ally and its largest trade partner.

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