South Korea plans to launch a ~$3.5B program to develop a frontier AI model starting as early as March 2027 and will open a competition to select participants (Jie Ye-eun/The Korea Herald)

South Korea is set to launch a substantial program, valued at approximately $3.5 billion, aimed at developing a frontier AI model. This initiative is projected to commence as early as March 2027. To facilitate this ambitious project, the country plans to organize a competition to select the participants who will contribute to the development of this advanced artificial intelligence model. This strategic investment underscores South Korea's commitment to advancing its capabilities in the field of AI.