South Korea’s government plans to allocate 21.3 trillion won to artificial intelligence projects in its 2027 budget, up from 10.8 trillion won in 2026, a 97.2% increase. The funding is intended for semiconductors, physical AI and robotics, data centers, infrastructure, and advanced models. The budget also includes the purchase of 10,000 next-generation graphics processors and 250 billion won for a free public AI service. Approved by the Cabinet on September 1, 2026, the proposal will be reviewed by the National Assembly, while South Korean companies have announced private investments exceeding 800 trillion won in semiconductors and 550 trillion won in data-center construction.
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