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Lee, chipmakers discuss W100tr-plus regional chip investment
President Lee Jae Myung is expected to meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Thursday as the government enters the final stage of discussions on a major semiconductor investment package outside the Seoul metropolitan area, according to industry sources on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to focus on Korea's semiconductor strategy, artificial intelligence and regional development, including potential investments in new chip manufacturing and advanced semiconductor facilities in the
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· Jun 29, 2026
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