{
  "id": 2157972,
  "title": "Lee meets SK chairman for possible discussion on chip projects: sources",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/lee-meets-sk-chairman-for-possible-discussion-on-chip-projects-sources",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:40:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820011900320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung convened with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday evening, according to sources. The pair is believed to have deliberated on South Korea's three major projects, primarily focusing on semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The dinner meeting between the two leaders seems to have encompassed various facets of the mega projects initiative, potentially touching upon SK hynix Inc.'s investment in the southern region.\n\nThe talks came at a time when there was speculation that the United States was seeking South Korean participation in its semiconductor sector as part of Seoul's investment pledge to the nation. However, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan had earlier stated that no such discussions had taken place with Washington.\n\nLee and Chey also convened in the previous month at an AI summit in San Francisco. The presidential office refrained from commenting on Thursday's meeting, stating that it could not confirm details of undisclosed schedules.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with SK Group Chairman Ch...",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee meets SK chairman for possible discussion on chip projects: sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/lee-meets-sk-chairman-for-possible-discussion-on-chip-projects-sources-2170879",
        "published": "2026-08-20T16:12:03.000Z"
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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."
}