Datatable: Taiwan vs Korea semiconductor Industry Comparison
Overview
Comparison of semiconductor industries in Taiwan (TSMC) and South Korea (Samsung).
Industry Comparison 2025
| Metric | Taiwan | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $450B | $280B |
| Revenue | $180B | $120B |
| Employees | 80,000 | 60,000 |
| Fab Plants | 15 | 10 |
Technology Leadership
| Process Node | Taiwan (TSMC) | Korea (Samsung) |
|---|---|---|
| 3nm | Mass production | Mass production |
| 2nm | Pilot (2025) | Pilot (2025) |
| 1.4nm | R&D | R&D |
Revenue Breakdown 2025
| Sector | Taiwan | Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced (7nm+) | 65% | 45% |
| Mature (14nm+) | 25% | 40% |
| Others | 10% | 15% |
Customer Base
| Region | Taiwan (%) | Korea (%) |
|---|---|---|
| US | 65% | 50% |
| China | 15% | 25% |
| Others | 20% | 25% |
Government Support
| Program | Taiwan | Korea |
|---|---|---|
| R&D Subsidy | 25% | 20% |
| Tax breaks | Up to 15% | Up to 10% |
| Talent development | Strong | Growing |
Challenges
Taiwan:
- Geopolitical tensions
- Water/Energy supply
- Talent shortage
Korea:
- Competition from China
- Memory market slowdown
- Process technology gap
Future Outlook
- Both investing in 2nm
- US CHIPS Act benefits both
- Advanced packaging key differentiator
資料來源 / 相關核實
本文資料整理自內部 FactcheckDocs（TW_datatable_taiwan_vs_korea_semiconductor_comparison_v1.md），參考 TW 區公開官方資料及業界文件。如需查證細節，可參照頁末 authority sources。
台灣市場數據
台灣2023年GDP約7,600億美元，訪客670萬，台積電主導全球先進晶片代工（60%+），高鐵日均19萬旅次。
| 指標 | 數據 | 來源 |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | 7,600億美元 | DGBAS |
| 訪客 | 670萬 | TTA |
| 高鐵日旅次 | 19萬 | THSRC |
