Naver, Siemens discuss industrial AI cooperation at Seoul APK
The two companies also weighed linking Naver's digital twin and robot technologies with Siemens' industrial solutions, according to techm.kr.
Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon and Siemens AG President Roland Busch discussed expanding cooperation on industrial AI at the 19th Asia-Pacific German Business Conference (APK) in Seoul on October 31, 2026, according to techm.kr. The two sides focused their talks on manufacturing, energy and mobility.
Naver said it will explore linking its digital twin and robot technologies with Siemens' industrial solutions as part of an effort to expand globally. At Naver's 1784 building, the two companies shared cases of Naver's digital twin technology applied to industrial sites and discussed robot foundation models. Busch was accompanied by Siemens executives, including Dagmar Mundani, and Siemens Korea CEO Jung Ha-joong.
Choi said AI should be usable even by small companies and argued that adoption should extend to SMEs and partners. Busch said industrial AI has reached a turning point and that its value is realized when it is deployed safely and reliably on site.
Conference background
The APK conference began in 1986 and is co-hosted by the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). This year's meeting was held as APK 2026.
Quick answers
What did Naver and Siemens discuss in Seoul?
They discussed expanding cooperation on industrial AI in manufacturing, energy and mobility, and Naver's potential linking of digital twin and robot technologies with Siemens' industrial solutions.
Where did the meeting take place?
The dialogue was held at the 19th Asia-Pacific German Business Conference (APK) in Seoul on October 31, 2026, with visits to Naver's 1784 building.