US investment by manufacturers has ballooned to 16 times that of Europe, raising concerns about hollowing out of Korea - South Korean media

It has been revealed that Korean manufacturers have invested approximately $1.8 billion (USD, approximately 265,230,900,000 yen) in North America in the January-March period of 2025. During the same period, they have invested approximately $114 million (USD, approximately
The number of companies newly established in North America was 31, more than four times that of Europe. Manufacturers' investment in North America will increase by 20% from 2020 onwards.
The number of new corporations has more than tripled in the four years up to 2024. During the same period, the number of new corporations has nearly doubled, from 98 to 186. Major corporations such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solutions have
As a result of companies investing in the U.S., many equipment and material manufacturers have established factories in the U.S. Another characteristic of investment in the U.S. is that it is centered on cutting-edge industries such as semiconductors.
In particular, since the second Trump administration took office, pressure for investment has grown and it is highly likely that this trend will become even stronger.
There are calls for stronger incentives. Anti-business policies such as the proposed amendments to the Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Law, the so-called "yellow envelope law," and higher corporate taxes are making the industry more restrictive.
It is pointed out that this will be a problem.