According to a report by Reuters, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently visited South Korea and plans to meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday. The visit aims to promote South Korea's investment policies in artificial intelligence, supporting the development of this fourth-largest Asian economy.
The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol stated that the meeting will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 6:00 PM local time at the presidential palace in central Seoul. South Korea hopes to enhance its position in global tech competition by increasing investment in AI technology. Altman's visit comes against the backdrop of a significant rise in demand for AI services like ChatGPT in South Korea. OpenAI has established its first office in Seoul this year and appointed Kyoung Hoon Kim, a former Google executive, to oversee the business operations.
According to OpenAI's data, the number of paid ChatGPT users in South Korea is second only to the United States, ranking second globally. This data reflects the enthusiasm of South Korean users for high-tech products and the vast potential of the market. During his visit, in addition to meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, Altman is expected to meet with top executives from major South Korean chip manufacturers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. These two companies play an important role in global AI data centers, producing advanced memory chips.
During this trip, OpenAI also reached a partnership with Kakao, the leading operator of chat applications in South Korea, to develop multiple AI products for the country. This collaboration is expected to further promote local technological innovation and development, and also open new opportunities for OpenAI's market expansion in Asia.
Key Points:
🌍 CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, visits South Korea, plans to meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol, promoting AI investment policies.
📈 The number of paid ChatGPT users in South Korea is second only to the United States, ranking second globally.
🤝 Altman is expected to meet with executives from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and collaborate with Kakao to develop AI products.
