Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, made his first visit to South Korea in 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 at 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. I returned to strengthen our cooperation with partners here."
He added, "Above all, we are building critical AI infrastructure, including DRAM and HBM (high-bandwidth memory) chips. We are very busy launching our Vera Rubin products."
Regarding his itinerary, Huang mentioned, "I have a packed schedule ahead," indicating meetings with various companies, including Hyundai, LG, SK, Samsung, and Naver. He also hinted, "I have brought some exciting news."
Huang expressed his anticipation for a dinner featuring Korean barbecue, saying, "I really enjoy Korean barbecue. Fried chicken and samgyetang are also delicious."
On the topic of recent advancements in PC chip production, he remarked, "PCs have evolved significantly over the past 40 years, and now AI agent systems will be integrated into PCs. I find this very intriguing."
Huang praised South Korea's manufacturing and robotics capabilities, stating, "NVIDIA has an R&D center in Korea, which is an excellent place with specialized talent 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 noting, "There are many areas for investment in Korea, with robotics being the next major field. The combination of Korea's excellent manufacturing capabilities, semiconductors, and AI presents many opportunities in the robotics sector."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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