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South Korea Unveils Massive AI Budget Amid Stock Surge

11/24/2025

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Kim Min-seok, South Korea's prime minister, announced a 10 trillion won AI budget to spur growth, stressing 'AI for all'.
Koo Yoon-chul, Deputy Prime Minister, projected 14–15 trillion won for AI next year.
South Korean stocks rose, led by semiconductors and banks, on hopes of a U.S. rate cut.
Research suggests AI investments are significant but their direct GDP impact may be overestimated due to reliance on foreign imports.

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Kim Min-seok, South Korea's prime minister, announced a 10 trillion won AI budget to spur growth, stressing 'AI for all'.
Koo Yoon-chul, Deputy Prime Minister, projected 14–15 trillion won for AI next year.
South Korean stocks rose, led by semiconductors and banks, on hopes of a U.S. rate cut.
Research suggests AI investments are significant but their direct GDP impact may be overestimated due to reliance on foreign imports.