South Korea to Spend 4.7 Trillion Won on Sovereign AI and Substantially Boost Computing Infrastructure Budget

South Korea unveiled its 2027 budget proposal, which increases total spending by 12.8% to 820.9 trillion won, focusing heavily on AI and future growth drivers. Of this, 21.3 trillion won will be allocated to semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers—nearly doubling the 2026 level—with an additional 4.7 trillion won dedicated to developing sovereign AI models. The government also plans to train 2,000 semiconductor specialists and set up tailored university programs in partnership with companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.