Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korean corporate headquarters this week to announce expanded cooperation on artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure [1, 2].

The partnership aims to integrate Nvidia's hardware and software with Korea's industrial capabilities, accelerating the deployment of AI-dedicated PCs and accelerators across the region.

During his tour, Huang visited the Naver headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, and the SK Group’s Seorin building in Jongno-gu, Seoul [1, 2]. The discussions focused on several emerging technology fronts, including physical AI, AI data centers, and the integration of CPUs and AI accelerators [1, 2].

Huang emphasized the early stage of the current technological shift. "The construction of artificial intelligence is only just beginning," Huang said [2].

At the SK Group headquarters, Huang met with Chairman Chey Tae-won to discuss scaling the existing relationship between the two companies. The collaboration is intended to strengthen the infrastructure required to support large-scale AI operations.

Chey said the group intends to elevate its cooperation with Nvidia to a broader corporate level [2].

This strategic alignment focuses on moving AI from purely digital environments into physical AI applications. By combining Nvidia's processing power with Korean corporate scale, the companies seek to optimize how AI-dedicated PCs and data centers operate in real-world settings [1, 2].

“"The construction of artificial intelligence is only just beginning."”

This cooperation signals a shift toward 'physical AI,' where AI is integrated into hardware and robotics rather than remaining confined to software interfaces. By partnering with SK Group and Naver, Nvidia secures critical infrastructure and industrial allies in South Korea, a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and digital services, effectively creating a hardware-software ecosystem that reduces reliance on single-source supply chains.