Bill Gates Meets Korean Tech Giants to Explore Collaboration
Key Meetings and Discussions Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chair of the Gates Foundation, recently visited South Korea for the first time in three years. During his stay from August 21 to 22, he engaged in several high-level meetings with leading business figures and government officials. These discussions focused on potential collaborations in small modular reactors (SMRs), biotechnology, and global social initiatives. Collaboration with Major South Korean Corporations Gates met with Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong, SK Group’s Chey Tae-won, and HD Hyundai’s Chung Ki-sun. The talks centered on advancing cooperation in SMRs, a promising technology that could revolutionize energy production. Additionally, discussions included biotechnology and global social projects, reflecting Gates’ broader interest in sustainable development and innovation. On August 22, Gates met with Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and SK Group officials, along with executives from TerraPower, his SMR company. ...