Gov't accepts applications for GPU lease program for AI projects | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry began Monday accepting applications for a lease program involving high-tech graphics processing units (GPUs) for usage in artificial intelligence (AI) research projects by domestic firms. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it plans to offer access to more than 2,000 units of GPUs held by cloud service providers to local companies in line with efforts to maintain a stable supply of the product amid global shortages. In 2025, South Korea secured 13,000 units of GPUs, with the government seeking to secure more this year with a budget of 2.08 trillion won (US$1.39 billion). "The ministry plans to help the industry, academic and research institutions address difficulties in securing related assets, and fully utilize GPUs to develop services or models through AI training and inference," the ministry said in a release. Korea holds parliamentary elections prev Gov't accepts applications for GPU lease program for AI projects Next Gov't accepts applications for GPU lease program for AI projects

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SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry began Monday accepting applications for a lease program involving high-tech graphics processing units (GPUs) for usage in artificial intelligence (AI) research projects by domestic firms.
The Ministry of Science and ICT said it plans to offer access to more than 2,000 units of GPUs held by cloud service providers to local companies in line with efforts to maintain a stable supply of the product amid global shortages.
In 2025, South Korea secured 13,000 units of GPUs, with the government seeking to secure more this year with a budget of 2.08 trillion won (US$1.39 billion).
"The ministry plans to help the industry, academic and research institutions address difficulties in securing related assets, and fully utilize GPUs to develop services or models through AI training and inference," the ministry said in a release.
This undated file photo shows the headquarters of the Ministry of Science and ICT in the central city of Sejong. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- Korea's largest AI cluster with 4,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs Keywords #GPU #science #AI Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- Korea's largest AI cluster with 4,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs Keywords #GPU #science #AI Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N.
- Korea weighs Trump's ship request with careful consideration (LEAD) N.

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