Chatbot AI 서비스 Market Trends — 2026-06-14
As SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut fuels excitement in AI investment, Claude has climbed to second place in revenue within the Korean generative AI app market. Meanwhile, despite a delay in OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s visit, Korean AI firms continue to secure major investments and expand their operations.
Chatbot AI 서비스 Market Trends — 2026-06-14
Key Competitor Updates
Anthropic's Claude Strengthens Position in Korea
Anthropic’s AI service, "Claude," has surged to second place in revenue among generative AI apps in the Korean market. Following ChatGPT, Claude is gaining recognition for its strong competitiveness in enterprise AI solutions and coding tools.
OpenAI Adjusts Korean Strategy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has postponed his scheduled visit to Korea due to personal reasons. Altman was set to visit in about eight months to discuss AI partnerships with companies like Samsung Electronics, Naver, and Kakao. OpenAI stated, "Cooperation with Korea will continue."
Market and Strategic Trends
Upstage Pushes "AI Portal" Strategy with Daum Acquisition
Korean AI startup Upstage has completed its acquisition of AXZ, the operator of the portal site "Daum." Following the final acquisition agreement on May 7 and approval from the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the process is now closed. Upstage aims to leverage the acquisition of Daum to expand into an AI portal business.
Naver Partners with NVIDIA for AI Factory Expansion
Naver has officially entered the "AI Factory" market—a service providing AI infrastructure—in collaboration with NVIDIA. As Naver accelerates its transition from a platform company to an AI infrastructure provider, the brokerage industry is re-evaluating its valuation.
AI Startup Investment Remains Robust
In the second week of June 2026, AI and deep-tech companies attracted significant attention in the startup investment market. Receipt-based AI commerce startup Team Limited secured 2.5 billion won in a pre-Series A round, while Sky Intelligence, which targets the physical AI market, received Series A funding from DS Investment Partners. A total of 32 companies successfully secured funding this week, signaling strong investor sentiment toward tech-based firms.
Industry Insights and Data Summary
Capital Markets Embrace Generative AI Industry
SpaceX’s Nasdaq IPO was priced at $135 per share, reaching a record-breaking $7.5 billion. This is roughly 2.5 times the size of the previous record holder, Saudi Aramco, and has led to Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Experts view the SpaceX listing as a starting signal for a chain of IPOs from "AI Big 3" firms like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Korean AI Firms Expanding Globally
The Overseas Korean Economic Network is supporting promising local AI startups in their entry into the North American market. Through investment consultations led by the Overseas Koreans Agency, $19.4 million in business opportunities have been created, accelerating the international expansion of Korean AI companies.
Trusted AI Design is Key to Industrial Competitiveness
At the "Global AI Forum (GAFH) 2026," experts noted that as AI evolves from a simple analytical tool to a technology that acts directly in industrial settings, "trusted AI design" has become a core requirement for competitiveness. Key areas highlighted for AI system reliability include Explainability, Traceability, and Controllability.
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