Why South Korea’s AI chip boom is a ‘serious concern’ for its economy (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's AI chip boom has driven economic growth but raised concerns about inequality and property speculation due to concentrated benefits.

• South Korea's AI chip boom boosted exports, profits, and stock prices to record highs.
• A senior policymaker warned the boom could fuel property speculation and deepen inequality if benefits are narrowly concentrated.
• Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are central to the surge as major memory chip suppliers for AI systems.