Jensen Huang to visit Korea next week; meetings with Samsung, SK and LG discussed
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang is expected to visit Seoul with his family after the GTC Taipei 2026 event next week. Reports have raised the possibility of discussions on cooperation with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, among others, and meetings with LG Group and Naver during his visit to Korea.
Nvidia founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang is expected to spend a vacation in Seoul with his family next week. CEO Huang is scheduled to visit Korea after wrapping up the main events of Nvidia’s annual artificial intelligence conference, “GTC Taipei 2026.” Reports say the visit to Korea is for a personal vacation.
The visit schedule and specific meeting plans have not yet been disclosed. However, news of the visit has prompted discussion among domestic business executives about the possibility of a series of meetings. The companies mentioned include Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
According to reports, discussions may take place on supplies of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and cooperation on next-generation AI semiconductors, with a focus on Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Some reports have also mentioned the possibility of meetings with LG Group and Naver. Following the news, shares of LG Group affiliates and Naver at times moved higher during the trading session.
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in Gyeongju last year, CEO Hwang met at the same table as Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun. The meeting was dubbed the “Kkanbu gathering” in the industry. News of this visit to Korea is attracting interest as a continuation of that encounter.
What has been made public so far is CEO Hwang’s plan to visit Korea and the possibility of contact with some companies. No official announcements from the companies or results of any meetings have been released yet. Specific schedules and meeting participants should be confirmed through official company announcements.
Investors should check official company disclosures and announcements. The reports alone are not enough to conclude that a contract or partnership has been agreed. Any assessment should be based on further announcements if they are made.