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East Asian Science Technology and Society An International Journal· 2026Q2

Engineers and the Two Taiwans: The Abnormal Club

Hyungsub Choi

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This paper introduces the concept of the 'Abnormal Club' to explain how engineers in Taiwan navigated distinct technological and political paths, leading to divergent semiconductor industry development.

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Many years ago, I had an opportunity to interview a successful semiconductor engineer in South Korea. During the interview, I asked him why he chose to major in materials science and engineering in...

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