▲ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang listens to questions from reporters before departing through the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center on the 9th, following his visit to Korea.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang departed today (June 9) after concluding his five-day visit to South Korea.
Speaking to reporters at the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center (SGBAC) in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, this morning before his departure, Huang shared his thoughts, saying, "The welcome was truly wonderful, and both my family and I felt genuinely welcomed."
During his visit, Huang announced a series of significant achievements, including a multi-year partnership with SK Hynix and collaborations on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure with Naver and SK Telecom.
Regarding the outcomes of his trip, he explained, "We had very good meetings and announced very good partnerships. We signed a multi-year partnership with SK Hynix to expand our business and diversify our collaboration, and we also established AI cloud partnerships with Naver and SK Telecom, respectively."
When asked about his contribution to Korea, he replied, "Our biggest contribution to Korea is building the AI industry and creating an AI ecosystem. It would be impossible to build these advanced supercomputers without our technology, and now that we have formed excellent partnerships, we will grow this industry together."
Reflecting on his visit, he emphasized, "I felt gratitude and appreciation, and I am very excited about the things we announced. I feel strongly motivated and thrilled about building the future together with Korea."
He added, "There are truly great opportunities in Korea in the fields of robotics and AI infrastructure, and there are also significant opportunities to expand overseas business through partnerships with Korean companies."
When asked about plans to return to Korea, he laughed and said, "My barbecue pork and fried chicken friends need a break, too," adding, "Business with our partners is moving very fast, so I look forward to coming back soon."
Since arriving on June 5, Huang has met with major corporate leaders, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and Naver Global Investment Officer Lee Hae-jin. He also held meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon, as well as representatives from universities, startups, and platform companies, solidifying the foundation for cooperation across Korea's AI ecosystem.
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