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Semiconductor & AI Investment: South Korea is coordinating a massive 10-year, 1.35 trillion won ($880B) push to expand semiconductor fabrication and AI infrastructure, with Samsung and SK Hynix each set to run two new chip plants in the southwest and the government focusing on power, water, and permitting to keep projects moving. Memory Supply Chain: SK Hynix has reportedly locked up about 70% of Nvidia’s next-gen HBM4 memory orders for the “Vera Rubin” AI platform, tightening the GPU supply chain that AI and crypto both depend on. Market Shock: A global AI-led sell-off hit tech stocks hard, with chip names dragging indexes worldwide while oil prices jumped on Iran-related tensions; South Korea’s market was closed for a holiday, offering only brief relief. Robotics & Automation: Hyundai bought the remaining 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics for $325M, aiming to scale humanoid and industrial robots at U.S. plants in the late 2020s. AI Policy & Security: South Korea is moving toward sovereign cybersecurity AI and also faces scrutiny over AI-linked exam cheating and governance efforts. Global Tech Context: UNESCO plans to add multiple heritage sites “in danger” after votes in Busan, while India’s first private orbital rocket launch and China’s humanoid robot push underscore how fast space and embodied AI are accelerating.

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