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China & South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office

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China: China is the intended recipient of the illegally smuggled AI chips, which are restricted by United States due to concerns about their potential military applications. This event highlights the ongoing efforts to circumvent these restrictions.
South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office: The South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office is leading the investigation into the alleged chip smuggling, conducting raids and summoning individuals for interviews.
Apr 20, 2026 · 34 articles
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China: China>>> is the ultimate destination for the smuggled AI chips, which are restricted by US regulations to prevent its military from gaining a technological edge. Increased export controls from Taiwan>>> could further hinder its AI ambitions.
South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office: The South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office>>> is leading the investigation into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia>>> AI chips and Supermicro>>> servers, apprehending three defendants and executing search warrants.
May 21, 2026 · 22 articles
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Regulatory
China: China is the destination of the illegally exported servers, and the event highlights ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions and China's demand for advanced AI hardware.
South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office: The prosecutors office led the investigation and issued the indictments, playing a key role in enforcing export control laws.
Aug 23, 2026 · 30 articles
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China: China is the intended destination of the smuggled AI servers. The case highlights China's continued demand for advanced AI chips despite US restrictions, and the country may face further tightening of export controls as a result.
South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office: The prosecutors' office brought the indictment, marking Taiwan's first crackdown on AI chip smuggling. This action enhances its role in enforcing export controls.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is the intended destination of the smuggled chips, highlighting ongoing tensions over technology transfer and export controls.
South Korea — Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office: The prosecutors office is leading the Taiwan investigation, conducting searches and detentions.
Jul 28, 2026 · 20 articles
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