OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones Korea visit due to daughter's birth: Sources

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to Korea, originally scheduled for earlier this week, has been postponed due to the birth of his second daughter, sources here said Thursday.

Altman had been set to arrive in Korea on Sunday for a two-day trip that included meetings with major technology companies, including Samsung Electronics, to discuss potential cooperation in AI.

During the visit, Altman was also expected to meet executives from portal operator Naver and mobile platform operator Kakao.

"The postponement appears to have been driven by family priorities rather than any business-related issues," an industry insider said on condition of anonymity. "In the United States, it is generally considered natural to adjust schedules for family events, such as the birth of a child."

OpenAI previously said it hopes Altman will be able to visit Korea in the near future and meet local partners in person.

Yonhap