South Korea to announce massive AI and semiconductor investment drive with three mega-projects
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South Korea, under President Lee Jae Myung, is preparing to announce three major "mega-projects" aimed at driving the country's next growth phase, centered on a new semiconductor hub in the southwest region. The initiative is designed to attract massive investments from tech giants Samsung and SK, potentially exceeding 1,000 trillion won (US$651.41 billion) over several years. The announcement represents Lee's most ambitious effort to align South Korea's AI and semiconductor ambitions with his goal of reducing regional economic disparities and revitalizing areas outside the Seoul metropolitan area.
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The announcement would mark President Lee Jae Myung's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow regional disparities
Local media have reported that the planned investments could exceed 1,000 trillion won (US$651.41 billion) over the coming years
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