For the first time in more than four years, South Korea reduces chip manufacturing.

For the first time in more than four years, South Korea's semiconductor output decreased, indicating chipmakers are preparing for a slowdown in global demand.

According to Statistics Korea statistics released on Friday, semiconductor manufacturing fell 1.7% in August compared to a year earlier, marking a significant turnaround from the 17.3% increase reported in July.

Chip stockpiles have increased 67.3% in tandem with ....