PoliticsSouth Korea’s Lee seeks Gwangju airbase relocation by mid-2028 for chip hub

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged the Defence Ministry to move a military airbase in Gwangju by mid-2028. The proposed relocation is intended to speed up construction of a semiconductor manufacturing hub in the city. Lee’s request links the timing of the base move directly to development of the local chip cluster. The ministry was asked to pursue completion within the specified deadline.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-10 06:25Original