South Korea Increases 2027 Budget With Focus on AI and Semiconductors

South Korea plans to raise its 2027 budget by 12.8 percent to 820.9 trillion won. The spending package prioritizes the development of sovereign AI models and infrastructure. The government allocated 21.3 trillion won toward the semiconductor sector, physical AI, and data center construction. This investment aims to establish high-performance AI capabilities within the country. Monitor the implementation of these infrastructure projects and their impact on domestic semiconductor output.