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South Korea to invest $16B in AI, semiconductors in 2027 budget

President Lee Jae Myung proposes record spending increase with nearly double AI funding as part of major tech push.

newest coverage 9d agosummary written 9d ago3 pieces NewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • South Korea's 2027 budget allocates $16 billion to AI and semiconductors—nearly double current spending—as part of a record 12.8% overall budget increase.
  • The plan targets frontier AI development to create a world-leading national AI model as a strategic asset.
  • Strong chip export growth and economic momentum support the tech-focused investment strategy; South Korea's exports are on track to exceed $1 trillion this year.

“7 trillion won will be invested to bolster frontier AI development projects, with the aim of achieving world-leading performance for our own AI model, a national strategic asset.”

President Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea · Deutsche Welle ↗ · Nov 1

Lee Jae MyungLee Jae Myung President of South KoreaDemocratic Party of Korea (DPK) Ruling party in parliament

South Korea to invest $16B in AI, semiconductors in 2027 budget
Deutsche Welle EN

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  1. background

    Record budget reflects South Korea's tech strategy amid economic growth — The overall 2027 budget proposal features a 12.8% spending increase to 820.9 trillion won ($615.62 billion), backed by stronger-than-expected Q3 economic growth driven by chip exports. South Korea's exports have reached $930 billion year-to-date and are on track to surpass $1 trillion, making it the fourth nation to hit that milestone after the US, China, and Germany.

  2. 1

    Lee announces $16B AI investment in 2027 budget

    South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung presented a record-breaking budget proposal for 2027 to parliament, allocating 21.3 trillion won ($15.97 billion) to AI and semiconductors—nearly double the current year's amount. The proposal includes 4.7 trillion won specifically for frontier AI development projects aimed at creating a world-leading national AI model.

    “We will invest 21.3 trillion won (€14.3 billion, $15.97 billion), nearly twice ​this year's amount, in AI and the three megaprojects of semiconductors, physical ​AI and ‌AI data centres.”
    — President Lee Jae Myung
    1. 2 outlets South Korea to pour billions into AI

      first by Deutsche Welle EN, 9d ago · also Reuters