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South Korea Boosts AI Innovation Through OpenAI Partnership

9/16/2025

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South Korea's SBVA joined OpenAI's 'Founder Day Seoul' to discuss AI ecosystem growth and startup collaboration.
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap highlighted AI's innovation potential, while SBVA CEO Junpyo Lee emphasized support for Korean startups.
SK Telecom became OpenAI's exclusive consumer partner in South Korea, launching a promotional offer for ChatGPT Plus.
This partnership aims to improve AI access for consumers and enhance national competitiveness.
SK Telecom is developing domestic AI infrastructure, including a GPU-as-a-service platform and an AI data center in Ulsan.

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South Korea's SBVA joined OpenAI's 'Founder Day Seoul' to discuss AI ecosystem growth and startup collaboration.
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap highlighted AI's innovation potential, while SBVA CEO Junpyo Lee emphasized support for Korean startups.
SK Telecom became OpenAI's exclusive consumer partner in South Korea, launching a promotional offer for ChatGPT Plus.
This partnership aims to improve AI access for consumers and enhance national competitiveness.
SK Telecom is developing domestic AI infrastructure, including a GPU-as-a-service platform and an AI data center in Ulsan.