In a major leap for AI innovation, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have joined forces with OpenAI under its Stargate initiative, a global platform set to expand cutting-edge AI infrastructure around the world, including in Korea. The announcement comes after a high-profile meeting in Seoul with President Lee Jae-myung, Samsung’s Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee, SK Chairman Chey Tae-won, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, signalling a new era of collaboration and technological growth.
These partnerships will focus on scaling the production of advanced memory chips essential for next-generation AI and expanding data center capacity in Korea, positioning Samsung and SK as key contributors to global AI infrastructure while supporting Korea’s goal to become a top-three AI nation. Samsung and SK plan to achieve 900,000 DRAM wafer starts per month through accelerated capacity rollout, supporting OpenAI’s advanced AI models.
OpenAI also signed agreements to explore next-generation AI data centers in Korea. This includes a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT to evaluate opportunities for AI data centers outside the Seoul Metropolitan Area, supporting regional economic growth and job creation. Additional agreements with SK Telecom, Samsung C&T, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Samsung SDS will assess opportunities for further data center expansion.
The collaboration will also enable Samsung and SK to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise and API capabilities in their operations to improve workflows and drive innovation.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, “Korea has all the ingredients to be a global leader in AI—incredible tech talent, world-class infrastructure, strong government support, and a thriving AI ecosystem. We’re excited to work with Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and the Ministry of Science and ICT through our global Stargate initiative to support Korea’s AI ambitions.”
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee added, “The world is at a pivotal moment with the advent of AI, and the industry must collaborate to effectively chart the future. Samsung is excited to partner with OpenAI, where we will together catalyze breakthroughs and possibilities.”
SK Chairman Chey Tae-won said, “Partnering on Stargate represents a landmark moment for SK and the official starting point for comprehensive technological innovation, with SK bringing powerful synergies across the full AI stack—memory semiconductors, data centers, energy, and networks.”
Further details on the scope and implementation of these collaborations will be shared as plans progress.
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