On July 3, news emerged that Samsung is set to invest a staggering 60 trillion won in the Yeongnam area of South Korea. The funds will be channeled into setting up production facilities for humanoid robots, solid-state batteries, AI server packaging substrates, and high-value-added vessels. This strategic move is designed to seamlessly blend AI advancements with robotics technology, spur the modernization of pre-existing manufacturing sectors, and establish Yeongnam as a preeminent global innovation hub for tangible AI. Roh Tae-moon, President and Chief of DX at Samsung Electronics, articulated during a briefing at Gyeongsang National University that by focusing investments in these interconnected domains, 200,000 high-caliber jobs are expected to be generated in the Yeongnam region. Subsequently, Samsung released a press statement outlining a comprehensive, group-wide investment blueprint with a focus on Gumi, Ulsan, Busan, and Geoje.
