OpenAI: Korea Ranks 3rd Globally in Weekly Active Users of 'dots'; Strong Interest in AI

What happened

At an OpenAI developer event in Seoul on the 22nd, OpenAI Korea's general manager Kim Kyung-hoon shared how people in Korea use AI. He said Korean users are very interested in AI. He also said that feedback from Korean developers is helping improve OpenAI's products, such as Codex's Linux support and its ability to work with several folders in one project.

Key numbers and facts

• 'dots' weekly active users in Korea: 3rd in the world
• 'ChatGPT Pro' paid users in Korea: among the top 5 in the world
• The event was held in 8 cities around the world, including Seoul
• About 600 developers and industry people attended the Seoul event

Background

The event shares OpenAI's latest technology with developers around the world. Speakers talked about using AI agents (AI programs that can carry out tasks on their own) to automate work. They also covered connecting AI to other software through APIs (ways for programs to talk to each other) and adding services through plug-ins. LG CNS said companies must link their business context to AI services and build strong security. AWS shared how to build and run AI agents in the cloud.

Why it matters

Korea is becoming an important market for OpenAI. Kim Kyung-hoon said the company will keep talking with Korean developers and help them turn their ideas into real products. This shows that Korean users and developers are shaping how AI tools are built.

What to watch

• OpenAI plans to expand its 'Daybreak' partnership, which gives access to AI models specialized in cybersecurity, from public agencies to private companies
• Whether more Korean developer feedback leads to new Codex features