SoftBank's Arm is bringing a chip design school to South Korea

Business Dec 05, 2025

SoftBank's Arm Holdings and South Korea's government are teaming up to launch a new chip design school, aiming to train about 1,400 people.
The goal? Help South Korea strengthen its system-semiconductor and fabless segments by building skills in areas where the country wants to get stronger.

Why this matters for tech and AI

The program focuses on system semiconductors and fabless design—key parts of modern tech.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son met with President Lee Jae-myung, highlighting how AI is driving huge demand for chips.
With big names like Samsung, SK Hynix, and NVIDIA also backing South Korea's AI push, the country is hoping to become a major player in the global tech race.