South Korean Tech Giants Increase Investment in AI and Robotics

Updated at: July 29, 2026 at 12:15 AM

South Korea is embarking on a 'Great Leap Forward' in technology, shifting its focus toward 'Physical AI.'

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Unlike traditional AI found on screens, Physical AI allows machines to perceive and act within the real world.

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By 2030, the South Korean government aims to lead the global market in this sector, backed by massive investments from the country’s biggest tech giants.

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Samsung Electronics has launched a dedicated robotics division, investing billions into humanoid manufacturing for their production lines.

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This strategy is driven by a critical economic need: a shrinking working-age population.

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By vertically integrating software, high-bandwidth memory chips, and robotics, South Korea is positioning itself as an irreplaceable hub for the next generation of autonomous technology.

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What is the primary goal of the 'Physical AI' initiative in South Korea?

To enable machines to perceive, decide, and act in real-world environments.

To reduce the cost of personal computing hardware.

To replace all internet services with robotic interfaces.

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To enable machines to perceive, decide, and act in real-world environments.

Why is South Korea prioritizing robotics and automation?

To address labor shortages caused by a shrinking working-age population.

To increase the number of overseas workers in local factories.

To replace the need for AI infrastructure and data centers.

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To address labor shortages caused by a shrinking working-age population.

What is a key focus for Samsung Electronics regarding robotics?

Developing consumer gaming hardware.

Focusing exclusively on domestic appliance software.

Integrating humanoid and task-specialized robots into semiconductor and appliance production.

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Integrating humanoid and task-specialized robots into semiconductor and appliance production.

How are South Korean firms supporting the growth of Physical AI?

By closing their research departments to focus on sales.

By shifting all production to overseas facilities.

Through vertical integration of software, data infrastructure, and hardware production.

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Through vertical integration of software, data infrastructure, and hardware production.

Which company did LG Electronics acquire a stake in to grow its service robot business?

Bear Robotics.

Boston Dynamics.

Nvidia.

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Bear Robotics.

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