Korea Inc. Embraces AI: Samsung, SK, LG Lead Transformation

South Korea's largest companies, including Samsung, SK, and LG, are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools in their workplaces. This marks a shift from previous caution over technology leaks. These conglomerates are expanding AI training for employees and executives. They want to apply frontier models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to daily tasks. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won states it's time to enter AI transformation at full speed. He proposes "one agent per person" across the group. Chey also plans to create multiple AI agents of his own to communicate with staff. Samsung Group is allowing employees to use external generative AI tools, a significant change after a previous ban. Samsung Electronics will hold a global strategy meeting to discuss AI strategies and plans to educate all employees on AI by year-end. LG Group also sees AI transformation as critical to its survival. The bottom line is that major Korean companies are fully embracing AI to reshape how their employees work and boost overall organizational performance.