South Korea is investing heavily in AI and semiconductors, committing about US$1.2 trillion to strengthen its position in the global AI race. The government aims to emulate aspects of Taiwan's successful semiconductor ecosystem, with Samsung and SK Hynix leading major chip fabrication projects. However, experts say Taiwan's diversified chip supply chain and industrial structure remain key competitive advantages. Industry experts also warned that a rapid expansion of chip production could lead to oversupply, making it difficult for South Korea to fully replicate Taiwan's model.