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  "id": 2172680,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 held a dinner meeting with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday, according to sources. The purpose of their conversation is believed to have centered on South Korea's three major projects focusing on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). During their meeting, Lee and Chey likely discussed various elements related to the mega projects initiative, potentially including SK hynix Inc.'s investment in the southwestern region. The talks emerged as speculation suggests the United States is requesting South Korean involvement in its semiconductor industry as part of Seoul's investment commitment to the nation. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan had stated earlier that no such discussions had taken place with Washington. Additionally, Lee and Chey convened earlier this month at an AI summit in San Francisco. However, the presidential office refrained from commenting on Thursday's meeting, citing the inability to confirm details 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-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."
}