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  "id": 5437239,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T22:38:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/south-korea-says-us-companies-invest-2-billion-in-chip-energy-sectors-6361691"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL, September 4 - Four U.S. firms have pledged a collective $2 billion investment in South Korea's semiconductor, advanced materials, and energy sectors, according to the country's Industry Ministry. The announcements were made during a ceremony in Washington on Thursday, as reported by a ministry press release. Air Products, an industrial gases supplier, plans to expand its semiconductor gas and rare gas facilities in Pyeongtaek. Axcelis, a chip equipment manufacturer, will increase production of ion implantation systems in the country. Corning, a materials company, intends to invest in advanced glass and other materials utilized in displays and semiconductors. Renewable energy company Pacifico Energy aims to advance a 3.2-gigawatt offshore wind project in South Korea's southwest region, which is expected to house a new chip cluster.",
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        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:38:53.000Z"
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      {
        "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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