Samsung Group is about to put a number on its AI ambitions, and it’s a big one. The conglomerate plans to announce a $646 billion investment over the next decade, spread across semiconductors, AI data centers, batteries, and displays.
That’s 1,000 trillion won. To put that in perspective, it’s roughly equivalent to the entire annual GDP of Switzerland, committed by a single corporate entity over ten years.
Where the money goes
The breakdown tells a clear story about Samsung’s priorities. Approximately 300 trillion won will flow into semiconductor manufacturing plants in southwestern South Korea, while over 350 trillion won is earmarked for AI data center facilities.
The announcement is expected during the week of June 30, 2026, at a government event. The timing matters. Samsung made a previous commitment back in March 2026 of over $73 billion (110 trillion won) for semiconductor R&D. This new figure doesn’t just build on that earlier pledge. It dwarfs it by nearly nine times.
