South Korea's Massive AI Investment Push

South Korea announced a massive corporate investment plan totaling 1,350 trillion won ($880 billion) to build out AI infrastructure and cement semiconductor dominance. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will build four chip fabs in a $518 billion project, while the country also plans $650 billion for AI data centers by 2035. The initiative aims to double DRAM production in five years and prioritize balanced regional development amid AI boom benefits. - South Korea unveils $880 billion AI infrastructure investment plan. - Samsung and SK Hynix to build four chip fabs in southwest Korea. - Goal to double DRAM production capability within five years. - Chip packaging facilities planned for south central region. - $650 billion earmarked for AI data centers through 2035. - Regional focus aims to spread AI boom benefits evenly. - President Lee calls the plan a national survival strategy. - Comes amid competition and profit sustainability questions.