OpenAI has begun offering its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, in South Korea, marking its official entry into the Korean market. Simultaneously, the company is introducing advertising within the ChatGPT interface, a new feature for the platform. This marks the first time advertisements will be featured within the chatbot, representing a shift in OpenAI’s monetization strategy. The launch extends ChatGPT’s global reach and provides Korean users with access to the AI-powered tool. Details regarding the specific types of advertisements and their implementation within the chatbot have not been fully disclosed. The move is expected to allow OpenAI to offset operational costs and further develop the technology. This expansion signals growing competition in the AI chatbot sector within South Korea.