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MSIT to work with AMD on AI chips, help Korean NPUs expand globally

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT will cooperate with AMD to expand the domestic AI semiconductor ecosystem, including linking AMD CPUs and GPUs with Korean NPUs to build and test heterogeneous AI computing infrastructure. The ministry said it signed an MOU with AMD in San Francisco. The sides also plan cooperation in AI-based scientific research through NAIS. AMD plans to set up an AI Center of Excellence in South Korea and support university programs and joint research.

Telecommunications & Media

Baeh Kyung-hoon says telecoms must transform into AI companies as top 3 expand investment

SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus will work with the government to expand next-generation network investment to respond to the AI era and form a public-private consultative body to discuss investment and telecoms regulatory improvements. Deputy Prime Minister and Science Minister Baeh Kyung-hoon said telecoms should transform into AI infrastructure and platform companies. The ministry plans a comprehensive policy package, while the carriers will expand membership benefits and provide temporary plan perks for youth and vulnerable groups.

AI & Enterprise

Bae Kyung-hoon says he will drive more U.S. big tech investment in South Korea

Deputy Prime Minister and Science and ICT Minister Bae Kyung-hoon (배경훈) said he will seek to expand investment in South Korea by overseas big tech firms ahead of a trip to Silicon Valley. He said the purpose of the visit is cooperation in which big tech strengthens investment in Korea. Bae leaves for San Francisco on July 23 to discuss AI industry cooperation, including AI market growth, AI data centres and semiconductors.