OpenAI Considers Data Center in South Korea

OpenAI is considering developing a data center in South Korea.  OpenAI's chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, said the company was open to partnerships regarding data center construction. He added that the ChatGPT-maker could expand its cooperation with the likes of Samsung and SK Telecom, and to assist the Korean government's efforts to achieve AI sovereignty.

"Koreans have had a history of partnering with lots of other industries, and that has contributed to Korea's success over the long term," Kwon said. "It's not a country that just makes products for itself. It's a country that works together with other companies and partners to build those products and export them throughout the entire world."

The launch of a South Korean office marks OpenAI's third in Asia, and 12th location globally. The company is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seoul National University for conducting joint AI research later this week.