South Korean chip firms lead AI growth as officials weigh distribution of gains

The expansion has raised questions among officials about how to allocate the resulting revenue.

Production growth Two major chip producers have reported higher sales tied to AI hardware orders. Their facilities are operating at elevated capacity to fulfill contracts from technology companies.

Policy considerations Officials have begun reviewing measures that could direct a portion of industry earnings toward worker retraining programs. The review follows internal assessments that some routine tasks may be automated within the next decade. No specific legislation has been introduced, and discussions remain at the planning stage.