韩今年向本国重点制造领域投资122万亿韩元

Core Insights - South Korea's domestic equipment investment plan for the top ten manufacturing industries has increased from 119 trillion KRW to 122 trillion KRW this year, marking an increase of approximately 3 trillion KRW [1] - The investment growth is driven by finalized plans in the automotive and battery sectors, contributing to a continuous increase from 100 trillion KRW in 2023 and 110 trillion KRW in 2024 to the current 122 trillion KRW [1] - Semiconductor and automotive industries are identified as the "twin engines" of investment growth, collectively accounting for about 80% of the overall investment plan [1] Investment Trends - The investment execution rate for the first three quarters of the year stands at 68%, maintaining a steady momentum compared to the same period last year [1] - Despite increasing overseas investment demands due to U.S. tariff policies and global supply chain restructuring, domestic investment remains robust, which is viewed as significant by the government [1] Government Support and Recommendations - Participating companies have proposed several support measures to the government, including accelerating electric vehicle subsidies, expanding policy financial supply, introducing investment tax credit refund systems, and reducing electricity costs [2] - The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy emphasized the need to prevent domestic manufacturing hollowing out amid unavoidable overseas investments and pledged to ensure the smooth execution of investment plans while promoting regulatory improvements and investment facilitation measures [2]