Seoul: Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Corp., was visiting South Korea this week to engage in discussions with South Korean business leaders about cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other areas, according to people familiar with the matter.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Nadella began his visit to Seoul with a meeting with Suh Kyung-bae, chairman of Amorepacific Corp., a leading South Korean cosmetics producer. Their discussions revolved around the potential application of AI technology within the beauty industry.
Nadella also held meetings with Kim Young-shub, CEO of mobile carrier KT Corp., and Chung Ki-sun, senior vice chairman of HD Hyundai Co., a major shipbuilding company. The discussions likely focused on AI model upgrades and cloud services. Microsoft and KT Corp. have agreed to a joint five-year investment of approximately 2.4 trillion won (US$1.63 billion) aimed at launching public cloud security in the latter half of the year.
Additionally, Nadella met with the head of Galaxy Cooperation, the entertainment agency of K-pop singer G-Dragon, to discuss preparations for the artist's AI technology-integrated concert scheduled for next year in Las Vegas.
Nadella is set to deliver a keynote speech at a Microsoft-hosted AI forum in Seoul on Wednesday.