South Korean Battery Makers Face Greater Scrutiny in Hungary
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Hungary turning up regulatory scrutiny on SK On and Samsung SDI after billions invested shows how host countries are re-pricing the externalities of EV supply chains. If you’re siting battery or materials plants in Europe, assume permitting, labor, and environmental reviews will tighten mid-project and bake that into timelines.
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