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  "id": 5434061,
  "title": "South Korea says US companies to invest $2 billion in chip, energy sectors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/south-korea-says-us-companies-to-invest-2-billion-in-chip-energy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T22:38:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/south-korea-says-us-companies-invest-2-billion-in-chip-energy-sectors-6361691"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four U.S. companies have pledged a combined $2 billion investment in South Korea, according to the country's Industry Ministry. The investments span across semiconductors, advanced materials, and energy sectors. This news emerged during a ceremony in Washington on Thursday, as reported by a ministry press release.\n\nAir Products, an industrial gases supplier, plans to expand its semiconductor gas and rare gas facilities in Pyeongtaek. Meanwhile, chip equipment maker Axcelis intends to bolster its production of ion implantation systems in the country.\n\nCorning, a materials company, will invest in advanced glass and other materials utilized in displays and semiconductors. Lastly, renewable energy developer Pacifico Energy aims to advance a 3.2-gigawatt offshore wind project in South Korea's southwest region. This new project is anticipated to host a new chip cluster, as stated in the press release.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "South Korea says US companies to invest $2 billion in chip, energy sectors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/south-korea-says-us-companies-to-invest-2-billion-in-chip-energy-5437239",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:38:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Chip tariff talks with US based on understanding Korea won't be disadvantaged: Seoul official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/chip-tariff-talks-with-us-based-on-understanding-korea-wont-be",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:57:03.000Z"
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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."
}