Operational personnel from Air Force Unit 8146 raise a launcher for the Cheongung-II, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system, into an upright position, on May 13. [NEWS1]

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to support the development of semiconductor technology for defense systems using domestically developed technology.

Under the bill, the government seeks to set up a comprehensive support system to foster the country's so-called "defense semiconductors," according to the defense ministry and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.

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It includes developing a plan to advance defense semiconductors, funding relevant research projects, and offering advanced purchase options for products developed with homegrown technologies.