# Sam Altman makes surprise South Korea visit as OpenAI builds on chip partnerships

- Source: CNBC Top News
- Published: 2026-11-02T02:58:53+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/02/openai-sam-altman-samsung-sk-south-korea.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/sam-altman-makes-surprise-south-korea-visit-as-openai-builds-on-chip-p-4110db/

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting with Samsung executives and reportedly SK Group executives.

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