South Korea urged to consider semiconductor subsidies in AI era

By Choonsik Yoo ( April 28, 2025, 08:59 GMT | Insight) -- Amid intensifying competition for leadership in artificial-intelligence innovation, experts said today that South Korea’s government needs to be more direct and aggressive in supporting the semiconductor industry, in line with global trends. Economists told a conference with lawmakers and industry players that the US and European governments are pledging billions in direct subsidies to support capital investment — not only from domestic companies but also from foreign firms, provided the funds are spent within their bordersSouth Korea’s government needs to be more direct and aggressive in supporting the semiconductor industry in line with global trends, since securing a stable chip supply is becoming a critical factor in the race for artificial-intelligence supremacy, experts emphasized today....

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South Korea urged to consider semiconductor subsidies in AI era

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