Samsung (005930) Plans $518B AI Semiconductor Mega-Projects

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Samsung Electronics (005930) shares fell 4.8% after South Korea announced an 800 trillion won ($518 billion) semiconductor ecosystem project. SK Hynix's stock declined by 1.6% following earlier losses. The investment will focus on new semiconductor fabrication plants and expanding AI infrastructure. President Lee Jae Myung highlighted the urgency for South Korea to enhance its semiconductor leadership in the face of competition. Samsung's overall investment blueprint may total 1,000 trillion won ($646 billion) over the next decade, including various technology sectors.