On-site Meeting at Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus
"Strong National-Level Support and Investment Needed"
"Party Will Focus Efforts to Back Special Semiconductor Law"
Jeong Cheongrae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 10th, "We will focus the party's efforts on making Korea the world's number one semiconductor powerhouse," adding, "We will establish and support a special semiconductor law."
On this day, Jeong, accompanied by party members including Han Jeongae, the Democratic Party's Policy Committee Chair, visited the Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus in Gyeonggi Province and held an on-site meeting to discuss the development of the semiconductor industry. He also wrote in the guestbook, "I support Samsung Semiconductors, the world's number one."
Jeong Chungrae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is holding an on-site meeting for the development of the semiconductor industry on the 10th at Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. 2025.9.10 Photo by National Assembly Press Corps
Jeong remarked, "It's my first time here, and I was truly amazed. It's like an entire city inside, full of people and vibrant energy. The sheer scale is indeed worthy of Samsung." He continued, "In the guestbook, I expressed my wish for Samsung to become number one in the world in semiconductors. Samsung Semiconductors are the future growth engine of Korea and are supporting our nation. I hope they will become a proud world leader, instilling pride and confidence in Korea."
He added, "I heard that the construction of Pyeongtaek Plant 5, which had been delayed due to rapidly changing trade conditions, has resumed. This is truly fortunate. I sincerely hope the construction will be completed without any setbacks and that it will serve as a foundation for Korea's semiconductor technology to make another leap forward."
Jeong also expressed his intention to support legislative efforts. He stated, "As the United States, Europe, and Japan are all racing to introduce semiconductor support policies, I believe we can no longer afford to delay. We must enhance our industrial competitiveness through strong national-level support and investment." He added, "I will do my utmost to ensure the swift passage of the special semiconductor law in the National Assembly, which includes provisions for infrastructure development, facility expansion, and research and development support."
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