Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

In country built on family-run conglomerates, Bill Gates emphasizes 'no inheritance' stance on Korean TV

Bill Gates said he “doesn’t believe in dynasty,” explaining that his children will not inherit the Microsoft fortune he built, on a talk show in Korea — a country where family-run conglomerates, or chaebol, continue to dominate the economy.

2025-08-28

Bill Gates says Korea's leadership on health 'more important than ever' ahead of Seoul office opening

Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation and founder of Microsoft, emphasized the role of Korea in global health during a visit to the country as his foundation is set to open a new office in Seoul.

2025-08-26

SK's Chey Tae-won meets Bill Gates to discuss nuclear energy, biotechnology cooperation

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won met with Bill Gates in Seoul last week to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and biotechnology, deepening ties between one of Korea’s biggest conglomerates and the Microsoft co-founder.

2025-08-25

Bill Gates explores business ties with SK, Samsung and HD Hyundai

Bill Gates met with Korean business leaders to discuss collaboration in nuclear energy, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.

2025-08-22

Bill Gates calls Korea's bioscience work 'impressive' in meeting with President Lee

President Lee Jae Myung met Bill Gates in Seoul to discuss cooperation in global health, small modular reactors and future industries, emphasizing Korea's bioscience growth and potential in nuclear energy.

2025-08-21

Korea's Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to meet Bill Gates

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Tuesday that he will meet with Bill Gates during the chair of the Gates Foundation's visit to Korea later this week. Kim announced the plan at a press conference.

2025-08-19

Bill Gates to guest star on hit show 'You Quiz on the Block'

Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates is scheduled to appear on the popular talk show "You Quiz on the Block" (2018-) CJ ENM said Monday. The popular Wednesday talk show is most celebrated for its diverse guests.

2025-08-18

Bill Gates to visit Korea for partnership talks on global health

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chair of the Gates Foundation, will visit Korea later this month to discuss ongoing partnerships with Korean biotech firms and government officials, sources said Thursday.

2025-08-14

HD Hyundai, Nvidia join Bill Gates’ TerraPower in $650 million funding round

A group of companies, including HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Nvidia, invested $650 million in TerraPower, a Washington-based small modular reactor (SMR) developer founded by Bill Gates.

2025-06-19

Bill Gates on his journey from class clown to digital revolutionary

In an interview, the Microsoft co-founder reflects on his early years, family memories and the privileges of his upbringing.

2025-02-03