Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Teases Announcement That Will 'Delight' President Lee Jae-myung
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Teases Announcement That Will 'Delight' President Lee Jae-myung
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to South Korea and his promise of exciting news for President Lee Jae-myung and the South Korean people are generating considerable buzz. Huang is in the country to attend the 2025 APEC CEO Summit and is scheduled to meet with key figures in the South Korean business community, adding intrigue to his visit. This trip is expected to be an important opportunity to discuss Nvidia's technological capabilities and potential collaborations with South Korean industries. Anticipation is building around the specifics of Huang's announcement, which is expected to have a positive impact on South Korea's economy and technological advancements. He will deliver a speech at a special session of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju on October 31, 2025.
Speculation is rife regarding what Huang meant by an announcement that will "really delight the South Korean people." Some are predicting an expansion of Nvidia's investments in South Korea, new technological partnerships, or the launch of a special product tailored for the South Korean market. Regardless of the specifics, the announcement is expected to invigorate the South Korean economy and strengthen its future technological competitiveness.
Jensen Huang is also scheduled to attend the 25th-anniversary celebration of 'GeForce' in South Korea, to be held at COEX in Seoul on October 30. This event marks 25 years since Nvidia entered the South Korean market and aims to reflect on Nvidia's contributions to the South Korean gaming industry and technological development, as well as present its future vision. During the event, Huang is also expected to communicate directly with South Korean consumers, gather feedback on Nvidia products, and emphasize the importance of the South Korean market. 'GeForce' is Nvidia's flagship graphics card brand, providing high-performance gaming experiences and enjoying global popularity. South Korea is a global gaming powerhouse and an important market for Nvidia. This 25th-anniversary event is seen as a symbolic demonstration of Nvidia's continued investment and interest in the South Korean market. Following the Seoul event, Huang will attend the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju on the 31st to deliver a special address.
During the APEC CEO Summit, Jensen Huang is expected to meet with key South Korean business leaders, including Lee Jae-yong, Chairman of Samsung Electronics; Choi Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group; and Chung Euisun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. These meetings are expected to focus on combining Nvidia's artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies with the manufacturing capabilities of South Korean companies to enhance future technological competitiveness. In particular, Nvidia's AI technology can be used in various fields such as autonomous driving, smart factories, and healthcare, and South Korean companies are expected to drive innovation in these areas through cooperation with Nvidia. Furthermore, the semiconductor industry is a key driver of the South Korean economy, and cooperation with Nvidia is expected to further strengthen the technological competitiveness of the South Korean semiconductor industry. Business community insiders believe that these meetings will be an opportunity to explore important collaborations that will shape the future of the South Korean economy, and they are paying close attention to Jensen Huang's activities.
Meanwhile, the 2025 APEC CEO Summit is being held in Gyeongju from October 29 to 31. The summit, themed 'Cooperation for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,' is a forum to discuss economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Heads of state, business leaders, and academics will attend to exchange views on global economic issues and explore new cooperation opportunities. The summit is expected to address various topics, including digital transformation, climate change, and supply chain stabilization. President Lee Jae-myung delivered a special address at the opening ceremony of the APEC CEO Summit held at the Gyeongju Arts Center on October 29, outlining the South Korean government's economic policy direction and emphasizing the strengthening of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. In his speech, President Lee stated that "South Korea will actively contribute to the prosperity and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and will take the lead in creating an open and fair trade environment."
US President Donald Trump also arrived in Gyeongju on October 29 for a state visit, where he will hold a second summit with President Lee Jae-myung. The summit is expected to address various issues, including the North Korean nuclear issue, economic cooperation, and global supply chain stabilization. In particular, the two leaders are expected to discuss joint responses to North Korea's nuclear threats and reaffirm the strength of the US-South Korea alliance. In the area of economic cooperation, they are expected to strengthen cooperation in advanced technology sectors such as semiconductors, batteries, and artificial intelligence, and to discuss joint responses to global supply chain disruptions. This US-South Korea summit is expected to be an important opportunity for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and for the common prosperity of both economies. President Trump's visit demonstrates the US commitment to its policy toward the Korean Peninsula, and it is expected that close cooperation with President Lee Jae-myung will further develop relations between the two countries.
