Seven global firms to invest $9B into Korea's key industries
Seven global companies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), will inject a combined $9 billion into Korea’s key supply chains over the next five years, targeting industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
![From left, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoy chimaek — Korea's beloved fried chicken and beer combo — at a branch of a well-known Korean fried chicken franchise Kkanbu Chicken in southern Seoul on Oct. 30. [JOONGANG ILBO]](https://image-www-joongang-test.labdevs.com/104428.jpg?imageId=104428&width=960&height=720&format=webp&format=jpg)
![President Lee Jae Myung, right, shakes hands with Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman during a meeting at the Gyeongju Arts Center, one of the venues of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Oct. 29, where AWS pledged a $5 billion investment in Korea’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]](https://image-www-joongang-test.labdevs.com/103951.jpg?imageId=103951&width=960&height=720&format=webp&format=jpg)
![SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won delivers a keynote speech on global artificial intelligence cooperation at the Future Tech Forum on Oct. 28, held as part of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang. [SK]](https://image-www-joongang-test.labdevs.com/103953.jpg?imageId=103953&width=960&height=720&format=webp&format=jpg)
