SKT, 日 NTT와 5억달러 'AI 펀드' 조성…한일 경제연대 가속

The $500M IOWN AI fund by SKT, NTT, and Chunghwa Telecom signals a critical shift toward East Asian collaboration in AI infrastructure and semiconductor innovation. By combining regional strengths and leveraging the Catalyte Capital framework, the partnership aims to connect Asian startups with global markets while reducing dependence on Western-dominated ecosystems. This initiative underscores growing momentum in Korea-Japan economic ties and positions Asia as a serious player in shaping the future of AI development.