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Samsung Group and SK Group are set to announce investments of up to 2,000 trillion won ($1.3 trillion) over the next decade as part of South Korea’s industrial strategy. The two groups will present their plans at the presidential office, with Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. expected to build multiple semiconductor fabs and expand existing facilities. The investments will focus on sectors including semiconductors, AI data centers, and physical AI.
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Samsung and SK Group are making a big commitment, with investments totaling up to $1.3 trillion over the next decade. The plans include building multiple semiconductor fabs and expanding existing facilities. The government is also expected to outline policy measures to support the initiative. Presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom hinted at “very unusual” figures being unveiled. Samsung’s investment alone was previously reported to be over $646 billion.
The strategy enters a familiar phase: big investments, big promises, and a lot of hype.
Author: Evan Null
