Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, and Naver founder and board chairman Lee Hae-jin visited NVIDIA headquarters in Silicon Valley on the 24th (local time), with the visit announced on the 25th. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang personally guided the three Korean business leaders through the company's main facilities and work environment. The visit strengthens ongoing partnerships in AI semiconductors, autonomous driving technology, and cloud infrastructure, as Samsung supplies high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to NVIDIA, Hyundai collaborates on autonomous driving and robotics, and Naver utilizes NVIDIA technology for AI models and data center infrastructure.
Korean Executives Tour NVIDIA Endeavor Building with Jensen Huang
The three executives toured NVIDIA's main facilities and work environment under Jensen Huang's guidance. Following the tour, Lee, Chung, and Lee Hae-jin took commemorative photos with Huang in the lobby of the Endeavor Building. The Endeavor Building features an angular design inspired by triangles, the basic building blocks of modern computer graphics. NVIDIA employees continued their regular work around the area during the photo session, according to the company.
Samsung, Hyundai, and Naver Expand NVIDIA Technology Partnerships
Samsung Electronics is pursuing expanded semiconductor supply to NVIDIA, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Hyundai Motor Group is strengthening cooperation with NVIDIA in autonomous driving, robotics, and AI factory sectors. Naver utilizes NVIDIA technology in AI models and cloud/data center infrastructure areas. The visit marks a notable gathering of Korean corporate leaders representing AI semiconductors, mobility, and software/platform sectors at NVIDIA's technology and business operations site.
Jensen Huang Held Previous Meetings with Korean Business Leaders
Huang met with major Korean business leaders during previous visits to Korea. In October, when Huang visited Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, he held a 'chicken and beer meeting' with Lee Jae-yong and Chung Euisun at a chicken restaurant in Samsung-dong, Seoul. The meeting discussed cooperation in AI semiconductors including HBM, autonomous driving, and robotics. In June, during another Korea visit, Huang held a 'pork belly meeting' near Hongdae in Seoul with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and Lee Hae-jin, discussing AI ecosystem cooperation including AI data centers, physical AI, and cloud.
FAQ
What did Samsung, Hyundai, and Naver leaders do at NVIDIA headquarters on the 24th?
Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin toured NVIDIA headquarters in Silicon Valley on the 24th (local time) with CEO Jensen Huang's personal guidance. They viewed NVIDIA's main facilities and work environment, then took commemorative photos in the Endeavor Building lobby.
Why did the three Korean business leaders visit NVIDIA together?
The visit strengthens existing business partnerships between NVIDIA and the three Korean companies. Samsung supplies high-bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors to NVIDIA, Hyundai collaborates on autonomous driving, robotics, and AI factory technology, and Naver utilizes NVIDIA technology for AI models and cloud/data center infrastructure.
What previous meetings did Jensen Huang have with Korean executives?
Jensen Huang held a 'chicken and beer meeting' with Lee Jae-yong and Chung Euisun in Samsung-dong, Seoul in October during the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju. In June, he held a 'pork belly meeting' near Hongdae in Seoul with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and Lee Hae-jin to discuss AI ecosystem cooperation.
