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South Korean Province Invests In Physical AI, SMRs, Aerospace
Gyeongnam, a leading manufacturing hub in South Korea, is seeking to transform itself into a center for future industries by combining its traditional industrial strengths with physical AI, SMRs, and aerospace technologies. The province plans to establish a manufacturing AI and robotics valley, expand autonomous factories, and develop Sacheon and Jinju as national satellite manufacturing hubs. Governor Park Wan-soo outlined the province’s vision for manufacturing innovation, mega-special zones, regional transport, youth settlement, and AI-powered welfare. This was first reported by The Korea Post.