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The K-Semiconductor Triangle Forum addressed the challenges of securing electricity and water for the Yongin Semiconductor Megacluster, which is slated for KRW 600 trillion investment by 2042. Rep. Kim Jong-min emphasized the need for a decentralized industrial strategy to mitigate the risks of concentrating resources in the Seoul Metropolitan Area.

Presentations highlighted the necessity of implementing a differential electricity tariff system and integrated water management to enhance efficiency. Experts agreed on the importance of a mid- to long-term roadmap that aligns supply infrastructure with industrial location strategies for maintaining competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.