KOSA signs AI cooperation MOU with Germany's KI Bundesverband
The agreement, signed at APK 2026 in Seoul, covers company exchange, joint industrial and physical AI projects and help with EU rules.
KOSA, the Korean AI and software industry association, signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany's KI Bundesverband on October 30 at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026) in Samseong-dong, Seoul, according to datanet.co.kr. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the signing.
KOSA president Cho Jun-hee and KI Bundesverband director Annika von Mutius took part on behalf of the two organizations. The agreement covers exchange between AI companies in both countries and support for market entry, as well as joint projects in industrial, frontier and physical AI.
The two bodies will also cooperate on AI policy, regulation, standards and talent. They plan to set up an operating committee to manage follow-up work.
European market access
KI Bundesverband is a German AI industry network that links about 750 AI and deep-tech companies with traditional industry and policymakers. Under the agreement, KOSA will help Korean AI firms respond to European regulation such as the EU AI Act and connect with the European AI forum network.
APK 2026 is the 19th edition of the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, held in Seoul.
Quick answers
What does the KOSA–KI Bundesverband agreement cover?
Company exchange and market entry, joint projects in industrial, frontier and physical AI, and cooperation on AI policy, regulation, standards and talent.
Where was the MOU signed?
At APK 2026 in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on October 30.
How will KOSA support Korean AI firms in Europe?
It will help them respond to European regulation such as the EU AI Act and connect with the European AI forum network.