Why South Korea’s AI Stock Mania Is a Warning
THE SO WHAT
A ~200% market surge driven by an AI chip rally concentrated in two companies is not a stable funding base for long-cycle infrastructure. If your roadmap assumes cheap, continuous Korean chip supply, add a contingency plan for a sharp correction and delayed fab investment.
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