Cohere is expanding its presence in South Korea, a key market for advancing AI solutions, by building a strong local team and forging partnerships with the government and private sectors to enhance economic productivity and security. CEO Aidan Gomez emphasizes the importance of South Korea's vibrant AI ecosystem for the company's APAC expansion, while Andrew, an executive with experience at companies like Google Cloud and Microsoft, will lead efforts to accelerate the adoption of secure, multilingual AI solutions, particularly in regulated industries managing sensitive data. Cohere Labs is also launching a research grant program to collaborate with local academic institutions and developers on high-impact areas such as AI safety and multilingual capabilities. The company has already demonstrated the effectiveness of its security-first approach by securing a public sector AI project with South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and plans to continue strengthening strategic partnerships with enterprises like LG CNS to develop tailored AI solutions. AI is positioned as a catalyst for economic growth and national security, and Cohere aims to work with various stakeholders to advance sovereign AI leadership in the region.