How South Korea’s AI megaprojects aim to ‘maintain edge’ over China, meet demand

PC Park Chan-kyongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-30 · 00:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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South Korea has launched a US$518 billion semiconductor initiative, referred to as the "Three Mega Projects," to leverage the artificial intelligence boom and maintain a competitive edge against China. Unveiled by President Lee Jae Myung on Monday, June 30, 2026, the plan focuses on semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers. The objective is to secure advanced memory chips essential for AI infrastructure and establish a second major chipmaking hub in the country's southwest, alleviating pressure on the Seoul metropolitan area. This strategy aims to solidify South Korea's position as a global technology leader.

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President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the government’s “Three Mega Projects” initiative, centered on semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centres.

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The initiative aims to ease pressure on the Seoul metropolitan area by creating a second major chipmaking base in the southwest.

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The plan is intended to secure supplies of advanced memory chips needed for AI data centres and computing infrastructure.

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South Korea's US$518 billion semiconductor push aims to tap the AI boom into a durable industrial advantage and keep up with China.

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The strategy aims to turn South Korea into a global technology powerhouse.

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How South Korea’s AI megaprojects aim to ‘maintain edge’ over China, meet demand4-MIN READ4-MIN1ListenPublished: 8:00am, 30 Jun 2026Updated: 9:06am, 30 Jun 2026South Korea’s US$518 billion semiconductor push aims to tap the Artificial Intelligence boom into a durable industrial advantage and keep up with leading rival China, according to observers.The plan is intended to secure supplies of advanced memory chips needed for AI data centres and computing infrastructure, while easing pressure on the Seoul metropolitan area by creating a second major chipmaking base in the country’s southwest.President Lee Jae Myung on Monday unveiled the government’s “Three Mega Projects” initiative, centred on semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centres, as part of a strategy to turn South Korea into a global technology powerhouse.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

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