U.S. Firms Pledge $2 Billion Investment in South Korea's Semiconductor and Clean Energy Supply Chains

Four U.S. advanced technology companies specializing in semiconductor materials, equipment, and clean energy have committed a combined $2 billion in investments in South Korea. This move is anticipated to strengthen supply chain ties between the two nations and bolster South Korea's domestic industrial base, including the government's three mega projects. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) formally secured these investments on September 4, 2026.