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Tag: South Korea

US Tech Giants Turn to South Korea to Lock in Chip Supply for AI Buildout

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with global tech and business leaders at the San Francisco AI Summit, July 24, 2026.

Samsung and SK Hynix emerged as key players at the San Francisco AI Summit, with NVIDIA, Anthropic, and Broadcom deepening America’s reliance on South Korea’s HBM and semiconductor supply to fuel its AI buildout.

South Korea Proposes Citizen Dividend on AI Boom

South Korea's presidential policy chief Yongbeom Kim has proposed a 'Citizen Dividend' to redistribute AI-era excess tax revenue, warning the boom risks a K-shaped split.

South Korea’s presidential policy chief Yongbeom Kim has proposed a ‘Citizen Dividend’ to redistribute AI-era excess tax revenue, warning the boom risks a K-shaped split.

Qatar, South Korea in Talks to Boost Manufacturing AI and Semiconductor Ties

Trade ministers from South Korea and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing AI, semiconductors, and biohealth, with talks covering the M.AX Alliance, robotics, and AI chipmakers, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.

Trade ministers from South Korea and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation in manufacturing AI, semiconductors, and biohealth, with talks covering the M.AX Alliance, robotics, and AI chipmakers, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.