Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Seoul on Friday, June 5, 2026, for a four-day visit to promote AI and robotics initiatives [1].
This visit signals Nvidia's strategic intent to deepen ties with South Korea's semiconductor ecosystem, which is critical for the global supply of AI hardware. By engaging directly with Korean industry leaders, Huang aims to secure a collaborative roadmap for the next generation of automated technology.
Huang arrived at Gimpo Airport via a chartered flight [2]. This marks his second trip to the country in seven months [3]. During the visit, which lasts four days [4], the CEO is scheduled to meet with industry partners and thank existing customers.
"I’m here to thank our partners and customers," Huang said in an interview with Arirang News.
Beyond corporate meetings, the visit includes a series of public appearances designed to increase the company's visibility. Huang is scheduled to appear on a TV talk show and will throw the first pitch at a local baseball game.
Robotics is a primary focus of the trip. Huang highlighted the importance of the region's industrial capabilities in the transition toward more autonomous systems.
"Robotics is the next major growth engine for Korea," Huang said.
Nvidia is positioning its software and hardware stacks to support the integration of AI into Korean manufacturing, and service sectors. The company views the nation as a strategic hub for the deployment of these technologies.
"We see Korea as a key partner in AI and robotics," Huang said.
“"Robotics is the next major growth engine for Korea."”
Nvidia's repeated engagement with South Korea underscores the interdependence between US AI design and Korean memory chip production. As Nvidia pivots toward robotics, securing a stable, high-tech manufacturing partnership in Seoul is essential to scaling the hardware required for physical AI agents.
