NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is expected to visit South Korea this week, drawing attention to the possibility of a second "Kangbu" meeting with major business leaders. This would be the first engagement with the South Korean business community since a gathering last year that included Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, approximately seven months ago.
According to industry sources on June 1, Huang is likely to arrive in South Korea on June 5 after completing his schedule at Computex 2026 and GTC Taipei. His visit is expected to include meetings with Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, and Doosan Group Chairman Park Jeong-won.
Industry insiders believe that the focus of these meetings may shift from discussions on AI semiconductor supply chains to broader topics such as physical AI, robotics, sovereign AI, and AI data center collaborations. Potential discussions with Naver could center on AI infrastructure and sovereign AI cooperation, while talks with Hyundai may involve autonomous driving and robotics, discussions with LG could focus on AI home appliances and automotive electronics, and meetings with Doosan might cover robotics and power infrastructure.
The shared schedule indicates Huang's visit on June 5, along with meetings with Naver's Lee Hae-jin, LG, Hyundai, and Doosan Group. Additionally, he is expected to throw the first pitch for the Doosan Bears on June 7 and visit Naver's 1784 office on June 8, suggesting a busy agenda with South Korean companies.
However, details of the schedule remain fluid. Notably, Lee Jae-yong's participation in the meetings may be uncertain due to overseas travel commitments.
Huang's swift travel to South Korea following his Taiwan schedule underscores NVIDIA's need for close collaboration with the South Korean AI ecosystem.
An industry source remarked, "While last year's Kangbu meeting was symbolic, this visit could serve as a platform to expand actual cooperation. For NVIDIA, it will be an opportunity to assess the capabilities of South Korean companies in memory, automotive electronics, robotics, and AI services all at once."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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