# Sam Altman makes unannounced South Korea visit to meet Samsung and SK executives

> Original title: Sam Altman makes surprise South Korea visit as OpenAI builds on chip partnerships

- Source: CNBC · Technology
- Published: 2026-11-02T02:58:53.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/z93bejytpaff9clv47w9xvs9v
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/02/openai-sam-altman-samsung-sk-south-korea.html

## Summary

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting about 50 Samsung executives in Yongin, according to Samsung. Local media reported that Altman also had lunch with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, though SK Hynix said it could not confirm the meeting. Samsung said the talks covered AI developments and business opportunities, while the participants did not provide details.