Samsung invests 60 trillion KRW to build a physical artificial intelligence industry cluster

Golden Ten Data, July 3 — Samsung will invest approximately 60 trillion KRW in the Yeongnam region of South Korea to establish production centers for humanoid robots, solid-state batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) server packaging substrates, and high value-added ships. The plan aims to integrate artificial intelligence transformation (AX) and robotics technology with existing manufacturing industries, turning the Yeongnam region into a globally leading physical AI innovation cluster. Samsung Electronics President and head of DX (Finished Goods Division), Roh Tae-moon, attended the National Briefing on Yeongnam Advanced Industry Development Vision held at Gyeongsang National University in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, on July 3. He stated: "We will create 200,000 high-quality jobs in Yeongnam through concentrated investments in humanoid robots, AI data centers, and advanced manufacturing." After Roh Tae-moon's speech, Samsung issued a press release detailing the group-level investment plan centered on Gumi, Ulsan, Busan, and Geoje.