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  "id": 2981438,
  "title": "Lee likely to meet Samsung chief for possible discussion on chip projects: sources",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lee-likely-to-meet-samsung-chief-for-possible-discussion-on-chip",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260824/lee-likely-to-meet-samsung-chief-for-possible-discussion-on-chip-projects-sources"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung is expected to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong in the coming week, according to sources. This potential discussion may focus on South Korea's three mega projects, which are aimed at attracting significant investment in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), sources revealed on Monday.\n\nThe meeting with Samsung's top executive follows a recent encounter between President Lee and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. Furthermore, Lee is anticipated to have a meeting with Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung this week, sources also suggested.\n\nThe talks are taking place amidst speculation that the United States is seeking South Korean investment in its semiconductor industry as part of an investment commitment from Seoul. However, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan had previously stated that no such talks had taken place with Washington.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung is likely to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong this week to possibly discuss the country's three mega projects centered on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), sources said Monday. The meeting came days after President Lee met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. Lee is also likely to have a meeting with Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/samsung-thinks-exynos-2700-can-beat-qualcomms-best-next-gen-chip",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:17:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee likely to meet Samsung chief for possible discussion on chip projects: sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lee-likely-to-meet-samsung-chief-for-possible-discussion-on-chip-2987390",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:42:04.000Z"
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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."
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