Intel researcher says US, Europe, and Korea shaped her approach to innovation

Intel Foundry researcher Myung-hee Na says the US encourages innovation and independent thinking, while Korea emphasizes discipline and execution, and semiconductors need both. Na, who has over two decades in semiconductors, spent 18 years at IBM, two in Belgium, and three at SK Hynix. At Intel Foundry, her team researches technology five to ten years ahead, requiring both innovative ideas and disciplined execution. She emphasizes that diversity strengthens innovation; solutions emerge when people with different backgrounds and perspectives tackle problems together, especially with AI accelerating industry change.