Building Global AI Bridges: Korean Business Leaders Visit SenseTime’s Shanghai Headquarters to Explore the Future of AI

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.”