Korea is a powerhouse in memory, but the nation continues to lag in analog, warned government officials.

Analog has not received the same attention as digital, but the technology will help enable the green revolution, according to the chief executive of Korean foundry vendor Dongbu HiTek.

South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc. remains in limbo.

There could be another shakeout in DRAMs this year or next, according to Korean memory makers.