South Korea Plans 21.3T Won AI Infrastructure Push
AI summary
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented a record 2027 budget proposal that allocates 21.3 trillion won to semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers, nearly twice the 2026 amount. Separate reports put funding for a sovereign large model at either 4.6 trillion won or 4.7 trillion won. The proposal also includes infrastructure, AI education, and training for 2,000 semiconductor professionals.
In-depth insight
The proposal represents a nationally significant public commitment to South Korea’s AI infrastructure and sovereign-model strategy, although it is a budget plan rather than evidence of completed spending or a released model.