{
  "id": 7437444,
  "title": "Timely power supply key to success of megaprojects, PM says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/timely-power-supply-key-to-success-of-megaprojects-pm-says",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T01:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260915/timely-power-supply-key-to-success-of-megaprojects-pm-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Han Seong-sook emphasized Tuesday that the success of the government's three megaprojects heavily relies on a consistent electricity supply and a strong power transmission grid. The megaprojects, centered around semiconductors, artificial intelligence, AI data centers, and AI-driven administrative innovation, demand a significant amount of power. She asserted that it would be an understatement to claim that the key to the megaprojects' success is the timely provision of electricity and the prompt establishment of the power transmission network. Han underscored the critical role of public cooperation in the construction of the power transmission network. Furthermore, she directed the Cabinet to monitor for any unfair market practices that might lead to price hikes ahead of the upcoming Chuseok holiday, noting that inflationary pressures are increasing due to rising oil prices amidst the renewed conflict in the Middle East. Han also mentioned the spread of influenza and other acute respiratory infections.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday that the success of the government's \"three megaprojects\" hinges upon a timely electricity supply and a robust power transmission grid. Han made the remark at the start of a Cabinet meeting, referring to the ambitious initiative calling for a national transformation driven by semiconductors, physical artificial intelligence (AI) and AI data centers, and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stresses consistent electricity supply for megaprojects.",
    "Megaprojects focus on semiconductors, AI, data centers, administrative innovation.",
    "Cabinet to monitor market practices and inflation ahead of Chuseok holiday."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The government's megaprojects hinge on a reliable power supply, underscoring the need for public cooperation and timely infrastructure development to support their success.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Timely power supply key to success of megaprojects, PM says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/timely-power-supply-key-to-success-of-megaprojects-pm-says-7438962",
        "published": "2026-09-15T01:03:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Timely power supply key to success of megaprojects, PM says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/timely-power-supply-key-to-success-of-megaprojects-pm-says-7439626",
        "published": "2026-09-15T01:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}