Seoul has unveiled a sovereign AI program that funds five domestic firms—LG AI Research, SK Telecom, Naver Cloud, NC AI and Upstage—to build large language models optimized for Korean language and culture. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign AI services, improve data security, and position South Korea to compete with global players such as OpenAI and Google. Each company brings a distinct strategy, from hybrid reasoning models and telecom‑driven data pipelines to full‑stack cloud ecosystems and cost‑effective startup solutions. Leia mais →