New York\Seoul: OpenAI is establishing its first office in Seoul and has formally created a legal entity in South Korea, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion. The decision comes amid a sharp increase in demand for its popular AI chatbot service, ChatGPT, in the country.
According to OpenAI, South Korea now ranks second only to the United States in terms of the number of paying ChatGPT subscribers, underlining the nation’s growing enthusiasm for AI-driven tools.
To strengthen its presence and foster local collaborations, OpenAI has commenced recruitment efforts in South Korea. The company noted that more announcements regarding partnerships and developments are expected in the coming months.
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“Korea’s full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors,” said Jason Kwon, OpenAI’s Chief Strategy Officer, in an official statement.
Earlier this year, OpenAI revealed its plans to co-develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea in collaboration with Kakao, the operator of one of the country’s most widely used chat applications.
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Kwon, who is currently in Seoul, is expected to engage in discussions with representatives from both the ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party, according to local media reports.
