Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's South Korea visit managed with '007' secrecy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to South Korea is being managed with extreme secrecy, akin to a "007 operation," due to the global impact of his company's technology and stock market influence. His every move is being carefully planned under tight security.

Huang arrived at Gimpo Airport via private jet on November 5th. While his arrival time was initially subject to speculation, Nvidia confirmed the details shortly before his landing. The company stated that Huang would engage in a Q&A session with Korean reporters upon exiting the terminal, but subsequent plans remain confidential and will be announced individually.

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Huang CEO will have a Q&A session with Korean reporters after leaving the Gimpo Airport terminal, and reporters will be able to ask active questions.

A major point of interest is a potential dinner meeting with South Korean business magnates, reminiscent of a "chicken and beer" gathering with Samsung's Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai's Chung Eui-sun seven months prior. This time, speculation points towards a "pork belly and soju" dinner, possibly in the trendy Hongdae area or the 'Hip-jiro' district, rather than the previously anticipated Seongsu-dong.

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The subsequent schedule is not yet confirmed and cannot be shared or verified, and will be announced on a case-by-case basis.

The guest list for this potential dinner is rumored to include top executives from SK Group, LG Group, Doosan Group, and Naver, though Lee Jae-yong is expected to be absent due to overseas travel. Huang's itinerary also includes visits to the headquarters of major Korean companies to explore cooperation in areas like semiconductors, physical AI, and robotics, with potential stops in Yeouido, Yangjae-dong, and the Pangyo Techno Valley.

Adding to the anticipation, Huang's ceremonial first pitch at a Doosan Bears professional baseball game on November 7th has been confirmed. He is also scheduled to attend a private meeting with AI and robotics startup representatives at the Shilla Hotel on November 8th, followed by visits to Seoul National University's AI and robotics research centers before his departure. The week is being dubbed "Jensen Huang's Weekend" by industry insiders, who express hope for mutual growth between Nvidia and South Korea's industrial ecosystem.

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This weekend will be 'Jensen Huang's Weekend' as it will be a topic of conversation every day, and we hope that Nvidia and the Korean industrial ecosystem will grow together through various collaborations.