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Sign InAs the global race for semiconductor manufacturing intensifies, South Korea has announced a massive investment plan. According to reports, the mega-projects exceed $576 billion, focusing on semiconductors, AI, and robotics. Samsung and SK Hynix will invest 800 trillion won (approx. $518 billion) to build four new fabrication plants in the country's southwestern region.
The move aims to bolster South Korea's technological competitiveness in a fiercely contested sector. While implementation will take years, it signals strong government and corporate commitment, especially amid competition from the US, Taiwan, and China. No specific timeline has been released for the new fabs.
Samsung stock (SSNLF) closed at $65.21 on February 18, 2026; recent data for SK Hynix is unavailable. The economic calendar shows no directly relevant events in the near term, but official announcements on execution details could act as a catalyst for the sector.