Lee to discuss AI, semiconductor cooperation with SoftBank chairman

By Jeong Hae-hun Posted : December 4, 2025, 13:50 Updated : December 4, 2025, 13:52
President Lee Jae-myung answers questions during a press conference at the Blue House on Dec. 3.
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae in central Seoul on Dec. 3, 2025. Yonhap
SEOUL, December 4 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet with SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son to discuss cooperation in advanced high-technology sectors including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

According to the presidential office on Thursday, their meeting is scheduled for Friday morning, with a focus on collaboration and infrastructure investment in these sectors. The meeting will also be attended by key officials including chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom, Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon.

SoftBank is speeding up its AI expansion in the U.S. through its "Stargate" project, working with OpenAI and Oracle to build large-scale AI infrastructure and data centers.

South Korea aims to become one of the world's "top three AI powerhouses."

Lee already met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in October to discuss cooperation in the field.

* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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