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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"We must secure the core elements of AI faster than any other country."
— Lee Jae-myung , Politician
"Now, we must break this long-standing cycle of discrimination and marginalisation - not only for the sake of justice and equity, but also to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth."
— Lee Jae-myung , Politician
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It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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