S. Korea to make its own ChatGPT or DeepSeek: Acting President

Korea will work to develop its own AI-powered large language model like ChatGPT or DeepSeek.

Plans to this end were shared by acting President Choi Sang-mok on this Thursday at the third AI committee meeting aimed at placing Korea among the world's top AI powerhouses.

Choi spoke of bringing together a strategic team of highly skilled experts to drive Korea's AI ambitions as substantial research and development funding is set aside for a comprehensive infrastructure that supports all AI-related initiatives.

Pointing to Korea's leading position in broadband internet connection across the globe Choi shared optimism about Korea's future AI endeavors.