Anthropic held discussions with South Korean government officials on May 11, 2026, focusing on AI safety cooperation, cybersecurity partnerships, and domestic AI policy development. The meeting brought together Vice Minister Ryu Je-myung from the Ministry of Science and ICT, officials from South Korea's AI Safety Institute and Korea Internet & Security Agency, and Anthropic executives including global affairs head Michael Sellitto.
The discussions reflect South Korea's broader strategy to strengthen engagement with major global AI companies as the country develops its regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. Seoul is working to position itself as a key player in international AI governance while building domestic capabilities in AI safety and security.
During the meeting, South Korea proposed several concrete areas for collaboration. The government requested cybersecurity cooperation between Anthropic and South Korean companies or institutions, and asked for information sharing arrangements to help prepare for vulnerability disclosures. The parties also discussed how AI models could be used for cybersecurity purposes, with both sides agreeing to continue working-level discussions on these technical matters.
The talks also covered broader AI safety and trust policy issues. South Korea briefed Anthropic on its AI Basic Act, the country's foundational legislation for artificial intelligence governance. The two sides explored potential collaboration between Anthropic and South Korea's AI Safety Institute on model safety research and evaluation.
Both parties agreed to maintain ongoing working-level discussions on cybersecurity applications of AI models and safety cooperation. The meeting represents part of South Korea's effort to build relationships with leading AI developers as it implements its domestic AI regulatory framework and seeks to participate in international AI safety initiatives.
Source: https://www.mlex.com/articles/2475827/anthropic-south-korea-explore-cooperation-on-ai-safety-cyber-risks