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South Korea unveils record budget increase for AI push

Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 3:09 AM ET
Summary: South Korea unveiled a record increase in spending aimed at cashing in on the AI boom. The plan, linked to Lee Jae Myung, would invest a memory chip windfall into more technology to support a growth cycle.
WHO: Lee Jae Myung
WHAT: South Korea unveiled a record budget increase to invest a memory chip windfall in more technology for AI-driven growth.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The budget increase is intended to capitalize on the AI boom and reinvest memory chip windfall into technology to drive growth.
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