President Yoon Suk Yeol said the government would extend tax benefits for chip investment as it looks to boost jobs and attract more talent to the industry. Photo: SONG Kyung-Seok / POOL/AFP
"We have created a comprehensive support programme for the semiconductor industry worth 26 trillion Korean won, which encompasses financial, infrastructure, research and development, as well as support for small and medium-sized companies," he said, according to a statement from his office.Yoon also said Seoul would extend tax benefits for chip investments, in hopes of boosting employment and attracting more talent to the industry.
"As companies invest enormous amounts of money in facilities such as new factories and line expansions, liquidity problems arise," he said.The plan will also create a"semiconductor ecosystem fund" worth a trillion won, which will support fabless companies and small and medium enterprises linked to the industry.