TOKYO, Japan—June 30, 2026—Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) is pleased to announce that its Korean subsidiary, Advantest Korea, Co., Ltd., will sponsor the Hanwha Eagles for the 2026 Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) League season. This partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to Daejeon and Chungnam, where the company maintains a significant operational presence.
As one of Korea's most recognized and passionately supported baseball teams, the Hanwha Eagles have entered an exciting new chapter, fueled by the opening of their new stadium and a remarkable rise in on-field performance. Following a runner-up finish in 2025, the club has emerged as one of the league's leading contenders, capturing the attention of fans across the country.
As a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation, Korea plays a pivotal role in advancing the technologies that power today's industry. This sponsorship enables Advantest to strengthen its connection with local communities, elevate brand awareness among a broader audience, and engage with the passionate fans and industries that help drive Korea's continued growth and success.
Advantest looks forward to supporting the Eagles as they continue building momentum and inspiring fans throughout the region and beyond.
About Advantest Corporation
Advantest (TSE Prime: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductor devices such as high-performance compute (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company offers a broad portfolio of test solutions that span the semiconductor value chain, developing advanced test solutions for wafer sort and final test, design verification and silicon validation, and system-level test solutions, as well as test handlers, device interfaces and scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing. Advantest also offers data analytics solutions designed to improve semiconductor yield. More information is available at www.advantest.com/cn/.
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