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S. Korea proposes record budget plan for 2027 to drive growth
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea proposed a record 2027 budget of 820.9 trillion won, a 12.8% increase funded by a semiconductor tax windfall, targeting economic growth through fiscal expansion focused on industrial revitalization and next-gen technologies including AI and semiconductors.
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South Korea’s jump in R&D and industrial budget backed by semiconductor tax gains rewrites funding availability for AI and manufacturing tech founders. You need to position your business to capitalise on new public spending flows accelerating AI use and tech sovereignty.
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