Announcing our partnership with the Republic of Korea

April 27, 2026 Responsibility & Safety

Google DeepMind team

Using frontier AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs, push the boundaries of innovation and support local talent.

Ten years ago, the historic AlphaGo match in Seoul captured the world's imagination and showcased the profound potential of artificial intelligence. Alongside this milestone anniversary, we are taking a significant step forward by announcing a new partnership between Google DeepMind and the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).

We share a vision that AI will play a pivotal role in national economic development. Korea is uniquely positioned for this transformation, reaching a point where AI capabilities are becoming the foundation for future employment and innovation. The nation currently leads the world in AI innovation density and boasts the fastest-growing AI adoption rate among the world's top 30 economies.

Part of Google DeepMind’s National Partnerships for AI initiative, this collaboration is designed to support Korea's AI strategy, cultivate a thriving AI ecosystem, and accelerate groundbreaking discoveries in critical fields like life sciences, weather and climate.

Bringing frontier AI models to Korea’s scientific community

Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has recently launched the K-Moonshot Missions, an initiative aimed at unlocking step-change improvements in research productivity and addressing national grand challenges.

Helping make this vision a reality, Google will establish an AI Campus in the Republic of Korea — an AI-focused facility within its Seoul offices.

Cultivating AI talent and partnering on safety

Finally, following our Frontier AI Safety Commitments made at the AI Seoul Summit, we will collaborate with the Korean AI Safety Institute (AISI) on research and best practices.