OpenAI CEO to visit South Korea next week

by SEONGJUN JO Posted : June 11, 2026, 11:17Updated : June 11, 2026, 11:26
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seen, in this undated file photo.
SEOUL, June 11 (AJP) - Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who ushered in a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI)-driven era, is expected to visit South Korea again, according to multiple industry sources on Thursday.

In an internal notice, Samsung reportedly told its executives and employees that the lecture will be held on June 15 at its office in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.

His visit comes as Samsung expands the use of external generative AI tools across its businesses as part of the semiconductor giant's efforts to integrate AI through a full use of services such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini across its work processes.

Samsung's DX division, which handles smartphones, TVs and other home appliances, is known to be taking the lead in accelerating AI-driven workplace transformation.

Samsung has previously been cautious about using external AI tools due to security concerns, but more recently it has apparently decided to widen access to such services to boost productivity.

The AI pioneer's trip to Seoul comes about eight months after his previous visit in October last year. At that time, he met with President Lee Jae Myung at Cheong Wa Dae and also held separate meetings with Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won.

Altman is expected to arrive here over the weekend, and during his two-day stay, he is likely to meet a handful of other business leaders to discuss AI-related cooperation.