{
  "id": 14053903,
  "title": "Adding 'jeong' to technology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/adding-jeong-to-technology",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T22:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261013/adding-jeong-to-technology"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2023, Korea's semiconductor sector witnessed remarkable growth, with combined operating profits projected to exceed 500 trillion won, or $373 billion. This surge, reminiscent of a lottery win, is not merely a stroke of luck but a result of decades-long perseverance, sacrifice, and dedication from thousands of companies, engineers, and technicians since the 1970s. The foundations of the nation's semiconductor industry were painstakingly laid, and now, after nearly half a century of relentless effort, the fruits of their labor are being reaped. A comparable narrative of long-term commitment can be observed in the surge of international students opting to study in Korea. In 2023, the Ministry of Education launched the ambitious Study Korea 300K Project, aiming to attract 300,000 international students by 2027. The goal has been surpassed ahead of schedule, as the number of international students in Korea has now surpassed 300,000.",
  "summary": "This year, the combined operating profits of Korea’s semiconductor companies are expected to soar well beyond 500 trillion won ($373 billion), reaching unprecedented levels. Some have likened this extraordinary performance to winning a lottery. But I see it differently. What we are witnessing today, I believe, is not a stroke of good fortune. Rather, it is the culmination of decades of…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Adding 'jeong' to technology",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/adding-jeong-to-technology-14057105",
        "published": "2026-10-12T22:32:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}