Southwestern Semiconductor Cluster
Sector: Advanced Electronics • Location: Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Source: The Korea Times
A new semiconductor cluster planned in the southwestern region of South Korea with a massive investment of 800 trillion won ($532 billion) from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, supported by government infrastructure development. The project aims to begin mass production by 2030, involving relocation of Gwangju Military Air Base, establishment of power and water infrastructure, and addressing work
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Advanced Electronics, Government, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Korea Times
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A new semiconductor cluster planned in the southwestern region of South Korea with a massive investment of 800 trillion won ($532 billion) from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, supported by government infrastructure development. The project aims to begin mass production by 2030, involving relocation of Gwangju Military Air Base, establishment of power and water infrastructure, and addressing workforce and land challenges. |
Original sector | Technology |
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Location
Country | South Korea |
State | South Jeolla Province |
City | Gwangju |
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Source | The Korea Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Advanced Electronics, Government, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-15 |
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