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Lee announces massive chip and AI investment plans
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President Lee Jae Myung announced on June 29 massive investment plans by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix totaling 800 trillion won for a new semiconductor cluster. The move is part of three megaprojects focused on semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers.
Hyundai Motor held an opening ceremony Tuesday for its new Suwon Hi-Tech Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, ahead of the official launch on Wednesday.
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Ryu Hae-ran has reached No. 7 in the women's world golf rankings after her first LPGA major win.
President Lee Jae Myung is set to unveil large-scale investment plans on Monday for semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers, including a new chip cluster.
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Ryu Hae-ran captured her first LPGA major title with a two-stroke victory at the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
EU Ambassador to South Korea Ugo Astuto said in a June 26 interview that ongoing consultations on new EU steel tariffs will yield a productive outcome reflecting concerns of both sides.
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South Korea's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Hopes ended on June 27 when the Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Uzbekistan in Atlanta.
South Korea revises upgrade plan for next-generation military radio system
June 29, 2026 13:28Three PPP lawmakers booked for obstructing Yoon arrest
June 29, 2026 10:29Outgoing coach Hong Myung-bo faces boos at Incheon Airport after World Cup exit
June 29, 2026 07:57Seoul shares open slightly higher on easing Middle East tensions
June 29, 2026 05:40Gov't designates three Gyeonggi areas as speculative zones
June 28, 2026 18:09Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea coach after World Cup exit
June 28, 2026 16:29South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after World Cup exit
June 28, 2026 15:24Seoul shares open lower amid Iran ceasefire uncertainty
June 28, 2026 13:05Jane Austen's Emma stage adaptation comes to Seoul
June 28, 2026 11:00Kakao union workers to hold Log-out Day as second collective action