Nvidia CEO throws first pitch at baseball game before another 'Kkanbu' gathering

By Lee Hugh Posted : June 7, 2026, 18:09 Updated : June 7, 2026, 18:39
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang throws a ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game in Seoul on June 7, 2026. Yonhap
SEOUL, June 7 (AJP) - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang threw a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in Seoul on Sunday as part of his high-profile visit to South Korea, which also included meetings with top business leaders and tech experts.

Huang, who has been busy with a packed schedule since arriving in Seoul last Friday, appeared at Jamsil Stadium in southern Seoul ahead of the game between the Doosan Bears and Kiwoom Heroes and met fans.

He wore a Doosan Bears jersey with the number 93, symbolizing Nvidia's founding year.

The ceremonial pitch was reportedly arranged at Huang's request to watch a baseball game, as he is keen on the sport. The stadium featured a large welcome banner for Huang, and a dedicated seating area was prepared for him and around 200 Nvidia employees.

It also reflects Huang's growing engagement with South Korean companies as Nvidia expands cooperation in artificial intelligence, robotics, and mobility technologies.
 
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang leaves a restaurant in central Seoul on June 7, 2026 after having lunch with Hyundai Motor Group chairman Chung Eui-sun. Yonhap
Earlier in the day, Huang also met Hyundai Motor Group chairman Chung Eui-sun at a restaurant in central Seoul, where the two reportedly discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics-related collaboration.

The lunch meeting comes as Nvidia deepens partnerships with South Korean firms on "physical AI," including autonomous driving systems and humanoid robotics, with Hyundai among its key partners.

After watching the game, Huang is scheduled to move to a Kkanbu Chicken restaurant in Gangnam, southern Seoul, to meet SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and other senior executives for discussions on AI and semiconductor-related cooperation, according to industrial sources.

The restaurant franchise, whose name means "close friend" in South Korean slang, is popular for its signature combination of fried chicken and beer and is also where Huang met top South Korean business leaders during his visit in October last year.

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