Samsung Electronics to invest 110 tln won in AI chip R&D, facilities this year | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it plans to invest more than 110 trillion won (US$73.3 billion) this year in research and development and facilities for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors as it seeks to strengthen its leadership in the competitive industry. In addition, Samsung is building new manufacturing facilities in its chip cluster in Yongin, south of Seoul. Korea wins int'l arbitration case against elevator maker Schindler Keywords #Samsung Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N. Korea's national sports festival prev Samsung Electronics to invest 110 tln won in AI chip R&D, facilities this year Next Samsung Electronics to invest 110 tln won in AI chip R&D, facilities this year

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SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it plans to invest more than 110 trillion won (US$73.3 billion) this year in research and development and facilities for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors as it seeks to strengthen its leadership in the competitive industry.
The world's largest memory chip maker disclosed the plan in a regulatory filing, saying it aims to secure a leading position amid the AI boom.
The investment marks a 21.7 percent increase from last year's 90.4 trillion won and represents the largest annual spending in the company's history. It is also the first time its annual investment has exceeded 100 trillion won.
The company also said it will pursue meaningful mergers and acquisitions in areas including robotics, medical technology, automotive electronics and air conditioning solutions.
Amid rising chip demand, Samsung is currently carrying out efficiency improvement work at its P4 plant at the Pyeongtaek campus, located south of Seoul.
The company is also pushing ahead with key equipment installation for its planned P5 production line.
In addition, Samsung is building new manufacturing facilities in its chip cluster in Yongin, south of Seoul.
In the United States, the company is building a new foundry in Taylor, Texas, and aims to begin operations by the end of the year.
This file photo taken Jan. 29, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Co.'s main building in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Amid rising chip demand, Samsung is currently carrying out efficiency improvement work at its P4 plant at the Pyeongtaek campus, located south of Seoul.
- Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Korea wins int'l arbitration case against elevator maker Schindler Keywords #Samsung Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- The company also said it will pursue meaningful mergers and acquisitions in areas including robotics, medical technology, automotive electronics and air conditioning solutions.
- Korean gov't, businesses (LEAD) S.
- Korea wins int'l arbitration case against elevator maker Schindler Keywords #Samsung Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, seoul, samsung topics. Notable strengths include discussion of korea. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 545.