Key facts
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to South Korea has been postponed for personal reasons.
- South Korea and Italy signed four MOUs to enhance cooperation.
- Agreements cover advanced science and technology, including AI, quantum technology, and bioscience.
- Joint development projects in Africa, focusing on areas like agriculture and digital education, will be explored.
- The two nations agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has postponed his planned visit to South Korea due to personal reasons, according to Yonhap News Agency. The postponement was announced as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung concluded a state visit to Italy, during which the two nations signed four agreements to bolster bilateral cooperation.
The agreements aim to enhance exchanges in advanced science and technology, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, bioscience, and space technology. A joint science and technology committee will monitor progress in these strategic sectors, which are intended to form a new pillar of cooperation under the elevated special strategic partnership between South Korea and Italy.