Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, met with leaders of major South Korean companies, including SK, LG, and Naver, for a pork belly dinner during his visit to Korea.
During the dinner on June 5 at a restaurant near Hongdae, Huang explained to reporters, "I came to Korea to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our partners this year and to express my gratitude." He added that this year's success is just the beginning, predicting even more significant growth in 2027.
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While dining, Huang shared donuts and crackers named after HBM chips with reporters, expressing his affection for HBM by saying, "I love HBM." He emphasized the necessity of close collaboration with South Korean companies, highlighting that NVIDIA's products will require substantial amounts of memory semiconductors.
He noted that the next-generation AI supercomputer platform, 'Vera Rubin,' will utilize a vast amount of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and that the new CPU, Vera, will be equipped with a significant amount of low-power, high-performance LPDDR5 DRAM.
Huang also mentioned that the 'RTX Spark,' a major innovation in PC technology in 40 years, will require large-scale LPDDR5 memory to deliver powerful AI performance.
He indicated that NVIDIA plans to strengthen partnerships in next-generation robotics and autonomous driving, stating, "We are planning significant partnerships with Hyundai and robotics, and we are solidifying partnerships with Korean companies such as LG, SK Hynix, Samsung, and Naver."
Huang forecasted that while this year featured a single product lineup, next year will see the simultaneous launch of four new products, making collaboration with Korean companies busier than ever.
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Huang shared his deep affection for Korean culture and NVIDIA's long-standing connection with the country. He remarked, "NVIDIA's beginnings were in PC gaming (GeForce), and Korea has been our most steadfast friend for the past 25 years," noting that his first stop in Korea was a visit to an internet cafe where he met professional gamer 'Faker' (Lee Sang-hyeok) and players from T1.
He expressed his fondness for Korean pork belly, snacks named after HBM chips, and chicken, adding that he enjoys K-pop and K-dramas that often bring him to tears.
Huang also announced plans to establish an AI research center in Korea, stating, "We plan to set up an AI research center in Korea and hire specialized personnel, likely in Seoul."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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