South Korea & Chey Tae-won

South Korea: South Korea is implementing a national strategy to become a global leader in AI and semiconductors, with massive investments from both government and private companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The plan also aims to address regional economic disparities.

Chey Tae-won: SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won initially expressed skepticism about building chip factories in the southwest but has since committed to the investment plan, acknowledging the need for significant expansion to meet global demand.