Nvidia Poised to Announce AI Chip Supply Deals with Samsung, Hyundai
Nvidia Poised to Announce AI Chip Supply Deals with Samsung, Hyundai
U.S. chip giant Nvidia is expected to announce collaboration agreements to supply artificial intelligence (AI) chips to major South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group. Bloomberg News reported on October 28, 2025 (local time) that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will personally make the announcement. This announcement goes beyond simple corporate cooperation and is expected to be a significant catalyst for strengthening advanced technology cooperation between South Korea and the United States. In particular, AI semiconductors are considered a key driver of future industries, so this supply agreement is expected to have a significant ripple effect throughout South Korean industry. Voluntary cooperation between companies under a free market economic system is always welcome, and it is hoped that this will create positive synergy for both economies. Furthermore, this cooperation is important because it can contribute not only to pursuing economic benefits, but also to securing national security and technological sovereignty.
Prior to attending the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju on October 31, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is scheduled to specifically unveil new collaboration plans with major South Korean companies such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and SK Group. This summit is an important forum to discuss economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, and Huang's announcement signifies the formalization of cooperation with South Korean companies at this event. Industry insiders interpret this cooperation announcement as a demonstration of Nvidia's willingness to expand investment and cooperation in the South Korean market. In particular, Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group are leading companies in the semiconductor and automotive industries, respectively, and are expected to further strengthen their artificial intelligence technology competitiveness through cooperation with Nvidia. In addition, SK Group is also expected to create new business opportunities through cooperation with Nvidia in the telecommunications and energy sectors. Cooperation between these companies is expected to contribute to the continued growth of the South Korean economy and have a positive impact on strengthening competitiveness in the global market.
On October 29, 2025, the U.S. administration, under President Donald Trump, is scheduled to sign a comprehensive agreement with South Korea to significantly strengthen cooperation in advanced technology fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and 6G communications. This agreement is expected to be an important catalyst for further consolidating economic and technological cooperation between the two countries. In particular, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and 6G communications are considered core technologies of future industries, and through this agreement, South Korea and the United States are expected to further strengthen their technological competitiveness in these fields. This cooperation will not only have a positive impact on both economies, but also contribute to securing a competitive advantage in the global market. In addition, cooperation in advanced technology is important because it can play an important role in securing national security and technological sovereignty. Cooperation between the two countries, which share the values of free democracy, can also contribute to the stability and prosperity of the international community.
From 5:00 PM on October 29, 2025, for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Luttnick will host a business roundtable at the Gyeongju Arts Center, inviting approximately 20 South Korean and American business leaders, including the heads of major South Korean groups. This roundtable is expected to be an important forum for business leaders from both countries to discuss mutual interests and explore cooperation plans. In particular, specific cooperation plans between Nvidia and Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group are likely to be discussed regarding cooperation in the supply of artificial intelligence semiconductors. This roundtable is expected to further promote cooperation between companies from both countries and contribute to creating new business opportunities. The government should actively support companies so that they can share innovative ideas and cooperate in a free environment. Furthermore, cooperation between companies from both countries can contribute not only to economic benefits, but also to expanding cultural and human exchanges.
Immediately after the roundtable, a large-scale reception will be held with approximately 100 South Korean and American business leaders attending Gyeongju for the APEC summit. This reception is expected to provide an opportunity for business leaders from both countries to freely interact and build networks. In particular, major corporate executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, are expected to attend, so it is expected that they will be able to discuss cooperation plans with South Korean business leaders in depth. This exchange will promote mutual understanding between companies from both countries and play an important role in building new cooperative relationships. The government should actively support companies so that they can build international networks and strengthen their competitiveness in the global market. Furthermore, this exchange can contribute to broadening understanding between the two countries not only in economic terms, but also in cultural terms.
