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South Korea Unveils Trillion-Dollar Investment in Chips and AI

South Korea has announced a massive investment plan of nearly $1.2 trillion (approximately 569 billion euros) into its semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. This strategic move aims to solidify the country's global leadership in these critical technological sectors.

29 Jun, 00:04 — 29 Jun, 08:42
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BBCHigh1h ago

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Samsung, SK Reportedly to Invest $1.3 Trillion Over 10 Years - Bloomberg.com

Samsung, SK Reportedly to Invest $1.3 Trillion Over 10 Years  Bloomberg.com

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

South Korea unveils US$650 billion megaprojects to dominate global AI, chip market

South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI megaprojects on Monday, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cement overwhelming industry leadership with investments spanning hundreds of billions of dollars over several years. The announcement marks ⁠Lee’s boldest push yet to align South Korea’s AI and chip ambitions with ‌his pledge to narrow regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area. Lee was joined by the leaders of ‌Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the worl...

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

Korea to power regional growth with AI, chip ‘megaprojects’

South Korea on Monday unveiled a blueprint for three flagship "megaprojects" centered on semiconductors, artificial intelligence data centers and physical AI, seeking to create new growth engines while promoting more balanced development beyond the capital region. President Lee Jae Myung convened business leaders and government officials at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to present the projects to the public, pledging to personally oversee their implementation and ensure their swift execution. The plan

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive

The announcement would mark Lee Jae Myung's boldest ‌push yet ‌to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to the country's narrow ​regional disparities.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

South Korea to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive

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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punch-ngMostly Factualjust now

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2tn in chips, AI data centres

South Korea plans to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres, aiming to capitalise on soaring global demand and develop Read More: https://punchng.com/south-korea-to-invest-nearly-1-2tn-in-chips-ai-data-centres/

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade, investment

The Federal Government is set to intensify efforts to drive industrial growth, expand trade, mobilise investment and boost non-oil exports in 2026 as part of its economic diversification agenda. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, stated this at a management retreat for directors-general, directors and chief executives of agencies under the ministry. She […] The post FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade, investment appeared first on Vanguard News.

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bloomberg29 Jun, 00:04First to report

Samsung, SK Reportedly to Invest $1.3 Trillion Over 10 Years - Bloomberg.com

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channel-news-asia29 Jun, 02:13

South Korea to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive

japan-times29 Jun, 02:49

South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive

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vanguard-ng29 Jun, 06:00

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade, investment

SCMP29 Jun, 06:09

South Korea unveils US$650 billion megaprojects to dominate global AI, chip market

il-sole-24-ore29 Jun, 06:16

La Corea del Sud annuncia un massiccio piano di investimenti nell’AI e nei semiconduttori

Korea Herald29 Jun, 06:30

Korea to power regional growth with AI, chip ‘megaprojects’

faz29 Jun, 06:31

Business-Ticker: Südkorea will 569 Milliarden Euro in Chips und KI stecken

BBC29 Jun, 06:46

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

Yahoo29 Jun, 06:46

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

le-figaro29 Jun, 07:03

La Corée du Sud annonce un plan colossal d’investissements dans l’IA

dnevnik-bg29 Jun, 07:04

Сеул обяви мащабни проекти за чипове и изкуствен интелект с участието на "Самсунг"

yle-uutiset29 Jun, 07:09

Etelä-Korea investoi massiivisesti tekoäly­bisnekseen

hotnews29 Jun, 07:15

Coreea de Sud a anunțat un mega-plan de 576.000.000.000 de dolari în domeniul unde este deja lider mondial: „Trebuie să asigurăm o capacitate de producție copleșitoare”

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punch-ng29 Jun, 08:42Latest update

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2tn in chips, AI data centres