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  "id": 7439626,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T01:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 relies heavily on a reliable electricity supply and the development of a strong power transmission grid. These projects, aimed at driving national transformation through semiconductors, physical AI, AI data centers, and AI-driven administrative innovation, demand a significant amount of power. She stated that the timely provision of electricity and the prompt establishment of the power transmission network are crucial for the megaprojects' success. Cooperation from residents is particularly vital for the power transmission network, she added. The Prime Minister also directed the Cabinet to closely monitor any unjust market practices that could lead to price hikes before the upcoming Chuseok holiday. Inflationary pressures are increasing as oil prices rise due to the renewed Middle East conflict, she noted. Additionally, she mentioned growing concerns over 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…",
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-15T01:22:03.000Z"
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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."
}