Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is expected to embark on an extensive series of meetings in South Korea as the AI-chip giant strengthens relationships with some of the country’s largest corporations, emerging startups and leading research institutions.
The visit reflects Nvidia’s growing focus on building partnerships across the broader artificial-intelligence ecosystem, extending beyond semiconductors into areas such as robotics, autonomous systems, AI infrastructure and physical AI.
One of the trip’s most closely watched events is expected on June 5, local time, when Huang is scheduled to meet several of South Korea’s most prominent business leaders, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin.
The discussions are expected to cover a range of strategic topics, including high-bandwidth memory, AI data centers, autonomous driving technology, robotics and physical AI applications.
The gathering highlights South Korea’s increasingly important role in Nvidia’s global strategy. The country is home to leading memory-chip suppliers and some of Asia’s most aggressive investors in AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Huang is also expected to meet NCSoft Chief Executive Kim Taek-jin on June 7, local time. While neither company has disclosed an agenda, industry executives expect discussions to focus on artificial-intelligence applications in gaming and future technology partnerships.
NCSoft has maintained a close relationship with Nvidia through several gaming-related collaborations and technology showcases in recent years.
Attention is expected to shift toward startups and academia during the final stage of Huang’s visit.
On June 8, local time, Huang is expected to participate in a private roundtable with executives from South Korean AI and robotics startups. Companies reportedly invited include Upstage, Nota and Bespin AI, among others developing large-language models, AI infrastructure and robotics technologies.
For Nvidia, the meeting would represent a broader effort to engage directly with South Korea’s next generation of AI innovators and robotics developers.
Huang is also expected to visit research facilities affiliated with Seoul National University, including AI and robotics laboratories. People familiar with the plans said he has expressed a desire to meet students directly, underscoring Nvidia’s interest in future talent development and research collaboration.
Separate visits to facilities operated by LG Group, Hyundai Motor Group and Naver are also under discussion.
Industry officials expect potential talks to focus on AI infrastructure, robotics platforms, autonomous systems and next-generation data-center technologies. A visit to Naver’s 1784 technology campus is viewed as particularly significant because the facility serves as a showcase for robotics, cloud computing, digital-twin technology and advanced networking systems.
Beyond business and academic engagements, Huang is expected to make several public appearances during the trip. Local media reports indicate he may appear on a popular television talk show and participate in ceremonial activities at a professional baseball game.
The visit is expected to conclude on June 8, local time, after several days of meetings spanning South Korea’s corporate, startup and research sectors, highlighting Nvidia’s expanding influence across one of the world’s most dynamic AI markets.
