SOUTH KOREA – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd disclosed a domestic investment plan totaling approximately KRW 2,450 trillion ($1.8 trillion) for the period from 2026 through 2040, according to a press release statement issued Sunday.
The investment plan allocates approximately KRW 2,100 trillion to the semiconductor business, with KRW 1,650 trillion designated for the Yongin semiconductor cluster and existing semiconductor complexes, and KRW 400 trillion for facilities in Gwangju. The remaining funds will support DX, display and other business operations.
The plan includes construction of a high-bandwidth memory fabrication facility in Onyang, Cheonan, development of a semiconductor cluster in Gwangju, and construction of a humanoid robot production line in Gumi.
The company stated the investment aims to strengthen competitiveness of its core businesses. The plan commenced January 1, 2026 and extends through December 31, 2040.
Samsung noted the mid- to long-term investment plan serves as a guideline based on current market conditions and remains subject to change depending on future market conditions and changes in the company’s business environment.
The information was disclosed during the National Briefing on the Three Mega Projects for Korea’s Grand Leap Forward at The Presidential Office on Sunday at 5:10 p.m. KST.
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