Korea Joins AI Security Alliance with OpenAI

On June 17, 2026, Korea became the fourth nation to establish a security partnership with OpenAI, following agreements with the U.S., U.K., and Japan. The collaboration aims to develop a global framework for AI security evaluation, focusing on creating an AI safety assessment that considers the Korean language and social context. The agreement was announced by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT and involves Korea's AI Safety Institute (AISI) working closely with OpenAI. This partnership is expected to enhance Korea's role in international efforts to assess AI risks and set standards for risk evaluation. AISI and OpenAI plan to hold a working-level meeting to finalize the details of their cooperation.

Key Points: • Korea is the fourth country to partner with OpenAI for AI security. • The collaboration focuses on developing an AI safety assessment framework tailored to Korea. • The agreement aims to strengthen global cooperation on AI risk evaluation.