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Why South Korea’s AI chip boom is a ‘serious concern’ for its economy
South Korea’s AI-driven semiconductor boom has boosted exports, corporate profits, and stock prices to record levels. However, Kim Yong-beom, a senior economic policymaker, warns that the concentrated gains could lead to property speculation and increased inequality.
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