In the current global wafer foundry market, a "one dominant force, one strong contender" scenario prevails. TSMC reigns supreme, commanding an overwhelming 70.2% market share. In contrast, Samsung trails in second place, holding a mere 7.3% share, which means there's almost a tenfold disparity between the two giants. Despite Samsung's unwavering commitment to advanced process R&D and continuous equipment upgrades, its foundry division has languished in a state of loss for a considerable time, primarily due to a shortage of orders.
