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Sam Altman Visits South Korea, Meets Samsung and SK Group Executives on AI Partnerships
Key points
- Sam Altman met Samsung executives in Yongin.
- Altman met SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won.
- Discussions covered AI, business, and chip/data center cooperation.
- Visit builds on OpenAI's Stargate initiative in South Korea.
Altman's Unannounced South Korea Visit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visited South Korea over the weekend for unannounced meetings with executives from Samsung and SK Group. This visit follows previous engagements and strengthens existing partnerships between OpenAI and South Korean chipmakers.
Meetings with Samsung and SK Group
On Saturday, Altman met with approximately 50 executives from various Samsung affiliates, including electronics, finance, and biotechnology, in Yongin. The discussions centered on AI developments, potential business opportunities, and the impact of AI on corporate operations. Later, Altman had lunch with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, with senior executives from SK Hynix and SK Telecom also present. Local media reported that cooperation on AI chips and data centers, including high-bandwidth memory supplies and AI data center development, may have been discussed, though no specific details were provided by participants.
Building on Stargate Initiative
This visit expands on OpenAI's Stargate initiative, which aims to develop global AI infrastructure. South Korea is a key partner in this initiative, focusing on advanced memory chip supplies and AI data center development. Previous agreements involved Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix increasing advanced memory chip production, and OpenAI exploring AI data center development with its South Korean partners. OpenAI cited South Korea's high ranking in AI readiness and public-private funding as reasons for its expanded presence.
Previous Engagements
Altman previously visited South Korea in October 2025, meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee, and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, where partnerships with Samsung and SK Group for the Stargate initiative were announced. A July meeting between Altman and Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee at OpenAI's headquarters in San Francisco also preceded this latest visit.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea, meeting with executives from Samsung and SK Group. Discussions focused on AI developments, business opportunities, and potential cooperation on AI chips and data centers, building on existing partnerships under OpenAI's Stargate initiative.