Samsung Electronics' foundry department has witnessed a notable decline in the number of technical executives for two consecutive years, accompanied by a slide in market share from 11% to 7.7%. Simultaneously, capital expenditures have undergone significant reductions. While the company attributes these changes to routine reorganization, industry insiders express concern that the exodus of technical talent could undermine its market competitiveness. Despite these challenges, Samsung remains committed to advancing its 2nm and 1.4nm process roadmaps and expanding production capacity. Nonetheless, the company grapples with multiple hurdles, including profit erosion and production delays at its US factory.