I agree. That's part of why my current phone is a Samsung. It's still a huge challenge. Also South Korea is better equipped for this as dealing with China is ea

I agree. That's part of why my current phone is a Samsung. It's still a huge challenge. Also South Korea is better equipped for this as dealing with China is easier there. So if they need specific ores or plants they can get them from China at a relatively low cost. The same isn't true for the US.