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South Korea bets $3.49 billion on building a homegrown frontier AI model to rival China's best

South Korea invests $3.49 billion to build a domestic frontier AI model that can compete with China’s leaders. The government backs the project with 4.7 trillion won in equity, signaling a strategic push for AI sovereignty. The move could reshape the regional AI ecosystem and spur local talent development.

The Decoder·Oct 6, 2026

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