OpenAI Plans Expansion in South Korea Amid Rapid User Growth

According to PANews, OpenAI is set to establish an office in Seoul, South Korea, within the coming months, marking its third location in Asia. The company is actively recruiting staff to facilitate collaboration with businesses and policymakers. OpenAI's Chief Strategy Officer, Jason Kwon, highlighted the remarkable increase in ChatGPT users in South Korea, noting a 4.5-fold rise in weekly active users over the past year. Additionally, South Korea boasts the highest number of ChatGPT paid users outside the United States.