全球人工智能投资增长带动韩半导体与显示设备出口

Core Insights - The global investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to significantly benefit South Korea's semiconductor and display equipment exports in the coming year [2] Semiconductor Industry - The semiconductor sector is projected to see a 9.1% year-on-year increase in export value, reaching approximately 265 trillion Korean Won, driven by companies like Microsoft and Amazon accelerating AI infrastructure development [2] Display Equipment - The display equipment sector is anticipated to grow by 3.9% due to rising demand for high-efficiency OLED panels [2] Battery Industry - The battery industry is expected to experience a 2.9% increase in exports, influenced by the rising electricity demand from AI data centers and the expansion of electric vehicle deployments [2] Other Industries - The biopharmaceutical industry is expected to grow through CDMO capacity expansion and technology licensing [2] - The automotive sector is projected to see slight growth in production and exports due to the launch of new electric vehicle factories [2] - The shipbuilding industry is forecasted to grow by 8.6% in exports, supported by orders for LNG carriers and container ships [2] Challenges - The steel and machinery industries are expected to decline due to rising protectionism, while the construction sector will continue to face pressure from high interest rates and tightened financing [2] Strategic Recommendations - The industry believes that South Korea needs to focus on AI-driven innovation and implement more groundbreaking regulatory reforms and incentive policies to enhance competitiveness against China's manufacturing capabilities [2]