Government to Invest 2.3 Trillion Won in Humanoid Robots
The government will invest 2.3 trillion won, or approximately $1.67 billion, in public funds through 2030 to develop South Korea's humanoid robot ecosystem and strengthen its technological sovereignty. It aims to raise the domestic production share of key components from the current 45% to 80%, seek
The South Korean government has allocated 2.3 trillion won, or roughly $1.67 billion, to develop the country's humanoid robot ecosystem and bolster its technological independence over the next decade. The Ministry of Budget and Planning finalized four agenda items at the second Fiscal Management Strategy Council meeting on August 27, focusing on measures to advance the humanoid ecosystem and showcase physical AI technologies across eight key sectors.
This investment aims to elevate the domestic production of critical components from the current 45% to 80%, preventing Korean industries from becoming mere manufacturing bases for foreign robot platforms. The government seeks to capitalize on the evolving global AI market, which is increasingly shifting towards physical AI and humanoid robots capable of interacting with the physical world.
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