Japan and South Korea MLCC makers signal further price hikes amid AI demand

<p class="P1" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:320;131-450">Japan and South Korea's MLCC suppliers are again raising prices, signaling tighter supply conditions that could affect electronics makers worldwide. The moves, led by major passive component manufacturers, suggest AI-related demand is reshaping a market previously softened by weaker consumer and automotive orders.