OpenAI has established a South Korean unit and plans to open an office in Seoul amidst high demand for its services in the country.
South Korea, with a large number of paid ChatGPT subscribers, ranks in the top 10 countries for both ChatGPT users and developers using OpenAI platforms.
The Seoul office will be OpenAI's third Asian branch, following offices in Tokyo and Singapore, as part of its global expansion strategy.
OpenAI has been making international partnerships and plans to work with governments to enhance AI capabilities and customize products for local languages and needs.