Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, returned to South Korea after seven months, stating that the country has many important clients and that he is planning significant collaborations with local partners.
Huang arrived at Gimpo Airport around 1:30 PM on June 5 and spoke with reporters outside the airport, emphasizing the importance of the South Korean market. He noted, "Our partners in Korea are doing very well, and last year's performance was excellent. We are currently engaged in many projects, and next year is expected to be a major market, which is why I am here to strengthen our partnerships."
He added, "We are building critical AI infrastructure, including DRAM and HBM (high-bandwidth memory) chips, and we are very busy launching our Vera Rubin products."
Regarding his schedule in South Korea, Huang mentioned, "I have a very packed agenda, and I expect to meet with various companies, including Hyundai, LG, SK, Samsung, and Naver." He also hinted, "I have brought some exciting news with me."
Huang expressed his enthusiasm for a planned dinner featuring Korean barbecue, saying, "I really enjoy Korean barbecue. Fried chicken and samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) are also delicious."
On the topic of recent developments in PC chip production, he remarked, "PCs have evolved significantly over the past 40 years, and now AI agent systems are going to be integrated into PCs. I find this very interesting."
Huang praised South Korea's manufacturing and robotics capabilities, stating, "NVIDIA has an R&D center in Korea, which is an excellent place with skilled professionals in AI and robotics. There are various opportunities here, including manufacturing capabilities and semiconductor technology." He added, "We are already employing many people in Korea."
He concluded by stating, "There are many areas to invest in Korea, with robotics being the next major field. The combination of Korea's excellent manufacturing capabilities, along with semiconductors and AI, presents many opportunities in the robotics sector."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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