Gwangju military airport site selected for Honam chip cluster The presidential office is vowing to fast-track a planned $522 billion semiconductor cluster in southwestern Korea as it pushes parallel steps to overcome relocation, power and land hurdles. 2026.7.6
Can Gwangju handle southwestern semiconductor project? (KOR) An 800 trillion won chip project in the area has raised hopes in Gwangju, but its success may hinge on whether the city can attract talent and build a livable, competitive ecosystem. 2026.7.3
Can Gwangju handle southwestern semiconductor project? An 800 trillion won chip project in the area has raised hopes in Gwangju, but its success may hinge on whether the city can attract talent and build a livable, competitive ecosystem. 2026.7.2
New nuclear reactors possible if the chip cluster keeps growing, minister says Korea could consider expanded nuclear infrastructure if chip fabs and AI data centers grow far beyond current plans in the southwest, the climate minister said. 2026.7.2
Honam semiconductor project must not remain a paper fab (KOR) Lee Jae Myung’s vast regional semiconductor push evoked Korea’s industrial past, but without firm sites, timelines and infrastructure, it risks remaining only a blueprint. 2026.7.2
Honam semiconductor project must not remain a paper fab Lee Jae Myung’s vast regional semiconductor push evoked Korea’s industrial past, but without firm sites, timelines and infrastructure, it risks remaining only a blueprint. 2026.7.1
The easiest step is over: Announcing the Honam semiconductor project (KOR) After unveiling a massive semiconductor investment vision for Honam, the government must still overcome doubts over infrastructure, incentives and corporate commitment. 2026.7.1
The easiest step is over: Announcing the Honam semiconductor project After unveiling a massive semiconductor investment vision for Honam, the government must still overcome doubts over infrastructure, incentives and corporate commitment. 2026.6.30
