{
  "id": 2170879,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260821/lee-meets-sk-chairman-for-possible-discussion-on-chip-projects-sources"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung convened with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday, as per sources. The two are believed to have discussed South Korea's three major projects, with a focus on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting reportedly took place over dinner. The talks may have encompassed various aspects of the mega projects initiative, such as SK hynix Inc.'s involvement in the southwestern region. These discussions emerged as there were reports suggesting the United States is seeking South Korean participation in its semiconductor industry as part of Seoul's investment pledge to the nation. However, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan had earlier stated that no such talks had occurred with Washington. Lee and Chey also convened earlier this month at an AI summit in San Francisco. The presidential office refrained from commenting on Thursday's meeting, citing the inability to verify the specifics of undisclosed schedules.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday, sources said, with the two presumed to have discussed the country's three mega projects centered on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). Lee and Chey met over dinner, according to the sources, possibly discussing a wide array of issues related to the three mega projects initiative, including SK hynix Inc.'s…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-20T14:40:48.000Z"
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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-2172680",
        "published": "2026-08-20T16:22:03.000Z"
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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."
}