Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, met with leaders of major South Korean companies including SK, LG, and Naver for a pork belly gathering 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 fondness 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 massive amount of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and that the new CPU, Vera, will be equipped with a significant amount of low-power, high-performance memory, LPDDR5 (DRAM).
Huang also mentioned plans to strengthen partnerships in the fields of robotics and autonomous driving, stating, "We are planning a significant partnership with Hyundai and robotics, and we are solidifying partnerships with Korean companies such as LG, SK Hynix, Samsung, and Naver."
He forecasted that while this year featured only one product lineup, next year will see the simultaneous launch of four new products, leading to a busy schedule with Korean companies.
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Huang shared his deep affection for Korean culture and the longstanding relationship NVIDIA has had 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." He mentioned visiting a PC bang as part of his first schedule in Korea, where he met professional gamer 'Faker' (Lee Sang-hyeok) and players from T1.
He expressed his love for Korean pork belly, snacks named after HBM chips, and chicken, stating, "I enjoy K-pop and watching K-dramas that bring me to tears." He also announced plans to establish an AI research center in Korea, saying, "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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