Who helped Samsung become chip giant

Samsung became a major player in the global semiconductor industry with the help of the US government and American companies. This partnership allowed Samsung to overcome Japan's dominance in the memory chip market, which had seemed insurmountable in the 1980s. The collaboration helped Samsung develop its capabilities and eventually become a significant competitor to Japanese chipmakers. As a result, the global semiconductor market became more diverse and competitive, benefiting consumers with better technology and lower prices.

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