Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang expected to visit South Korea

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to visit South Korea on June 5 to discuss 'physical AI' applications like robotics with major companies including SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Corp, and Naver. His visit coincides with a global AI boom driving demand for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix memory chips, boosting South Korea's economic growth and stock market." "article": "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit South Korea next week, arriving on June 5, according to an anonymous source in the country’s tech industry. The visit follows Huang’s attendance at an AI conference in Taipei and will include meetings with key South Korean firms such as SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Corp, and Naver. Discussions are expected to focus on 'physical AI' applications, including robotics, as reported by local media like Chosun Daily and MBC. Huang’s trip comes amid a surge in global AI demand, which has driven up sales of memory chips from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, supporting South Korea’s economic growth and stock market rally. SK hynix, a major supplier of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia, surpassed a $1 trillion market value for the first time on May 29, joining Samsung Electronics and U.S.-based Micron Technology in an AI-driven stock boom. This is not Huang’s first visit to South Korea. During his 2023 trip for the APEC summit in Gyeongju, he announced Nvidia’s plan to supply 260,000 of its advanced chips to the country. He also met with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Eui-sun in Seoul, where he enjoyed Korean fried chicken and beer, a local tradition. While Huang’s travel plans to South Korea remain officially undecided, according to a Nvidia spokesperson, industry sources confirm his expected arrival and engagement with local tech leaders. The visit aligns with broader trends in AI-driven innovation, where South Korea’s semiconductor industry plays a critical role in global supply chains.