Coupang plans to expand investment in global artificial intelligence startups while positioning itself as a bridge for technology cooperation between South Korea and the United States.
Harold Rogers, interim CEO of Coupang, made the remarks at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 14, saying the company plays a key role in connecting economic and technological collaboration across countries where it operates.
“We are committed to supporting the next generation of innovators who will drive economic growth, strengthen national security and redefine global trade through AI,” Rogers said.
Coupang has invested $84 million in AI technology startups in South Korea and globally over the past three years.
Rogers said the company is not only backing AI startups but also integrating AI technologies across its logistics operations to maximize efficiency. As a key example, he highlighted Contoro Robotics, a South Korean AI robotics startup.
“We are exploring pilot deployments of AI-powered autonomous robots at Coupang logistics sites in Korea and other regions,” he said.
Contoro’s robotic arms are designed to automate the unloading of boxes from global logistics containers and trucks.
By Lee Seon-hui and Minu Kim
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