South Korea unveils massive tech projects

South Korea unveiled on Monday a massive plan totaling nearly 5 quadrillion won ($3.25 trillion) to strengthen the country's leadership in the era of artificial intelligence. The investment, to be undertaken by both the government and private industry, is envisaged as part of "tripolar mega projects" aimed at advancing semiconductor manufacturing, physical AI or robotics, and AI data centers. Besides the government, it involves investment from Samsung Electronics Co and SK Hynix, the country's t