Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrives in South Korea, misses fried chicken

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in South Korea on June 5th, remarking that he missed fried chicken. He emerged from a business jet at the Gimpo Business Aviation Center, greeting the press with a Korean "Annyeonghaseyo." This visit comes seven months after his previous trip, where he met with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung for a gathering dubbed 'Kkanbu Meeting.'

Huang, dressed in a navy jacket and white pants, was greeted by a crowd of over 130 people, including media and fans, who had gathered early. Some held signs welcoming him to Korea. When asked about the purpose of his visit, Huang explained, "I am here to express my gratitude to all our partners and customers in Korea." He added that the acceleration of AI infrastructure development is a key focus.

His arrival highlights the significant role South Korea plays in the global technology landscape, particularly in the semiconductor and AI sectors. Huang's previous visit underscored strong ties between Nvidia and major Korean conglomerates, signaling continued collaboration in advanced technologies.

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I am here to express my gratitude to all our partners and customers in Korea.