On July 3, Samsung announced an investment of approximately 60 trillion won in the Yeongnam region of South Korea to establish production centers for humanoid robots, solid-state batteries, AI server packaging substrates, and high-value-added ships. This initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence transformation (AX) and robotics with existing manufacturing, positioning the Yeongnam region as a global leader in physical AI innovation clusters. Samsung Electronics President and DX (Device Solutions) Head, Roh Tae-moon, attended a national briefing on the vision for advanced industry development in Yeongnam held at Gyeongsang National University in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. He stated, 'We will create 200,000 high-quality jobs in the Yeongnam region by concentrating investments in humanoid robots, AI data centers, and advanced manufacturing.' Following Roh's speech, Samsung released a press statement detailing the group-level investment plan centered around Gimhae, Ulsan, Busan, and Geoje.
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