A high-level South Korean technology delegation led by Dr. Hong Seok-Hyun, Chairman and CEO of JoongAng Group, recently visited SenseTime¡¯s Shanghai headquarters to gain deeper insights into China¡¯s AI industry and explore opportunities for technological collaboration between the two countries. The 39-member delegation¡¯s visit to SenseTime was a key stop of their Shanghai tour, focusing on the company¡¯s latest developments in computer vision and multimodal large model applications. In addition to SenseTime, the delegation also visited other leading high-tech enterprises and research institutes in Shanghai and Hangzhou.

The delegation comprised key representatives from South Korea¡¯s public, academic, and business sectors, including Jeong Dong-Young, incoming Minister of Unification; Oh Se-Jung, former President of Seoul National University; Cha Moon-Jung, President of Samsung Global Research; and Yun Byung-Se, former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Collectively, they bring deep expertise across AI, semiconductors, digital economy, international relations, and fintech, and play significant roles in shaping Korea¡¯s innovation policies and cross-border collaboration with China.

A high-level delegation of South Korean government, industry, and academic leaders visited SenseTime¡¯s Shanghai headquarters for an in-depth exchange on technological cooperation between China and South Korea.

Dr. Xu Li, Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO of SenseTime, said, ¡°Science knows no borders, and innovation has no limits. At SenseTime, we are committed to attracting world-class talents and building a truly global AI ecosystem. This exchange reflects the strong interest in China¡¯s AI industry and lays a solid foundation for further collaboration in research, industrial partnerships, and global AI development.¡±

Dr. Hong Seok-Hyun, Chairman and CEO of JoongAng Group, said, ¡°China plays a pivotal role in shaping the global AI landscape. SenseTime has showcased remarkable capabilities not only in computer vision, but also in advancing multimodal AI technologies. I¡¯m deeply impressed by the technical expertise and progress thus far. Through this visit, we aim to gain deeper insights into China¡¯s latest developments, foster cooperation, and work together to address global challenges and create shared value.¡±

Dr. Hong Seok-Hyun (first from left), Chairman and CEO of JoongAng Group, interacted with SenseRobot, SenseTime¡¯s AI-powered chess-playing robot.

Since entering the South Korean market in 2019, SenseTime has remained aligned with its ¡°Powered by SenseTime¡± strategy. The company has built long-term partnerships with over 50 Korean organizations across industries such as smart buildings, finance, internet services, and robotics.

Mr. Jeff Shi, President of SenseTime¡¯s Asia Pacific Business Group, said, ¡°Seizing the momentum of China¡¯s innovation-driven growth, SenseTime continues to invest in local talent, co-create solutions with partners, and foster vibrant ecosystems in the markets we operate in. With our footprint across 11 Asia-Pacific markets, we have grown our long-term customer base by fivefold over the past three years. As computer vision technologies mature and integrate with generative AI, our regional strategy is well-positioned for strong and sustained growth.¡±