This follows Yoon's meeting with Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, on June 19, as he continues to engage with leaders of major corporations.
According to political and business sources, the meeting between Yoon and Lee is expected to focus on finalizing details ahead of the upcoming public-private joint meeting on 'National Space Development' scheduled for June 29.
While both the Blue House and Samsung have not officially confirmed the meeting, the atmosphere suggests it is a foregone conclusion.
Reports indicate that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are considering expanding their investment in the Honam and Chungcheong regions.
There is speculation that Lee and Chey may visit the planned investment sites to announce their investment plans directly.
Kim Yong-beom, head of the Blue House Policy Office, stated at a discussion hosted by the Kwanhun Club in Seoul that they are reviewing the establishment of a second semiconductor cluster in the Honam and Chungcheong regions. He noted, "Given the current trend, demand for semiconductors is surging, necessitating the acceleration of previously planned facility constructions. We are nearing the conclusion of discussions, and once confirmed, we aim to hold a briefing for the public with businesses and relevant ministries."
He emphasized the need for regional clusters, stating, "Even if we want to build more in the metropolitan area, we face limitations in land, power, and water supply. However, we do not necessarily have to go overseas."
Kim clarified that the ongoing construction of the Yongin cluster is not being relocated but rather that a new second cluster is being added. He explained, "We are not abandoning the project in Yongin to move it elsewhere; we are creating a new cluster." He added, "If we wait until the Yongin project is completed before starting on the next site, it will be too late, which is why we are initiating the development project now."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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