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South Korean president convenes chaebol chiefs over chip strategy

Lee Jae-myung summoned South Korea's major conglomerate leaders to anchor a chip plan amid pressure from Washington.

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The policy effort could affect strategic semiconductor supply chains and U.S.–South Korea economic relations.

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  1. Lee Jae-myung Summons Chaebol Chiefs to Anchor Korea Chip Plan Amid Washington Pressure ↗techtimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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