Power, water needs test South Korea's push to build AI chip hub beyond Seoul | Reuters

South Korea is building a $540 billion semiconductor hub in its southwest region by 2030, but local opposition to massive power and water infrastructure needs threatens the timeline. Previous delays in the Seoul region show infrastructure disputes can derail chip fab projects.

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