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Republic of Korea: Approval of loans to ISU Specialty Chemical and Samsung Electronics under National Growth Fund

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26 Feb 2026

In February 2026, the South Korean government announced KRW 2.6 trillion in low-interest loans to support the production of lithium sulfide and the construction of an artificial intelligence semiconductor cluster. The funding supports specific projects by SU Specialty Chemical and Samsung Electronics.

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Implementation date

26 Feb 2026

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Updated: 11 Mar 2026
State loan In force

Recent update from 11 Mar 2026:

On 26 February 2026, the South Korean government approved KRW 2.5 trillion in low-interest financing for Samsung Electronics to construct an artificial intelligence semiconductor cluster in Pyeongt...

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Updated: 11 Mar 2026
State loan In force

Recent update from 11 Mar 2026:

On 26 February 2026, the South Korean government approved a KRW 100 billion loan (USD 70.1 million) for ISU Specialty Chemical to support the construction of a lithium sulfide production facility. ...

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