Korea Denies Report on Discussing Chips as First US Investment

South Korea denied a local media report that the government is considering a semiconductor project as the first investment under its $350B commitment to the US. The denial reduces near-term clarity on the timing and scope of semiconductor-related spending, leaving expectations uncertain.

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South Korea denied a local media report that the government is considering a semiconductor project as the first investment under its $350B commitment to the US. The denial reduces near-term clarity on the timing and scope of semiconductor-related spending, leaving expectations uncertain.