Korea's chip and biotech megaprojects just moved from announcement to construction, and the supply chain behind them is about to hire.
Samsung's Onyang campus groundbreaking and expanded regional investment plans signal a multi-year wave of factory and equipment demand. Government funding for small and mid-sized suppliers could open entry points beyond the largest employers. This episode looks at where graduates should focus their applications.
Sources:
- Lee Jae-myung Says 112 Companies to Add 23.6 Trillion Won in Investment, Samsung Onyang Campus Breaks Ground — Seoul Economic Daily, 2026-11-12
- Government to Provide 2 Trillion Won to SMEs Joining Megaprojects Through 2030 — Seoul Economic Daily, 2026-11-12
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