Hopes for a strong PC market recovery in 2025 are fading fast. While the market had predicted a surge in sales driven by the end of Windows 10 support and the arrival of new AI-enabled PCs, the momentum has been undercut by high prices, limited applications for the new technology, and tough economic conditions. The imposition of new tariffs by US President Donald Trump and persistent inflation are key factors dampening consumer and business spending.

The semiconductor sector is preparing for a muted rebound in consumer electronics in late 2025. What was once a reliable seasonal upswing now appears absent, with third-quarter order adjustments pointing to only a shallow recovery in the fourth quarter.

South Korea’s drone industry is facing several critical challenges, including a fragile supply chain, inadequate coordination among component manufacturers, and a lack of effective overseas expansion strategies. According to industry insiders, the procurement system based on the “lowest bid” principle is a major factor undermining trust in domestic drone platforms. If the industry wishes to expand, it must take measures to ensure production speed, establish mass production systems, and transition to incorporate artificial intelligence and other new manufacturing technologies.