Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, met with Choi Tae-won (SK Group Chairman), Koo Kwang-mo (LG Group Chairman), and Lee Hae-jin (Naver Chairman) at a Korean BBQ restaurant near Hongik University Station in Seoul's Mapo-gu district on June 5 at 7:10 PM. The gathering focused on collaboration in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), Physical AI, and AI data center sectors. Huang's visit marks his return to Seoul approximately seven months after his previous trip in late October, when he met Samsung and Hyundai executives.
Executives Gather at Hongdae Restaurant on June 5
Koo Kwang-mo arrived first at 6:52 PM, followed by Choi Tae-won and Lee Hae-jin. The executives exchanged light conversation and toasts before Huang arrived wearing a black leather jacket. The four participants raised beer glasses for an initial toast, then continued discussions over grilled meat and drinks. The restaurant's surrounding area drew large crowds of citizens and media personnel.
Huang Interacts with Public During Dinner
Huang signed autographs for a child dining at a nearby table and posed for photos. During the meal, he stepped outside the restaurant to personally distribute snacks to citizens and reporters gathered outside.
Huang Visits T1 PC Room Before Dinner Meeting
Before the dinner, Huang visited a T1 PC room near Hongdae and met professional gamer Lee Sang-hyeok (known as "Faker"). Huang presented Faker with a signed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card.
Huang's Schedule Runs Through June 8
Huang's itinerary includes meetings with AI and robotics startups, a visit to Seoul National University's AI Research Institute, and tours of major corporate headquarters. His schedule concludes on June 8.
FAQ
What did Jensen Huang do in Seoul on June 5?
Jensen Huang met with SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin at a Korean BBQ restaurant near Hongik University Station at 7:10 PM on June 5. The meeting addressed collaboration in HBM, Physical AI, and AI data centers.
Who did Huang meet before the dinner with corporate executives?
Before the dinner, Huang visited a T1 PC room near Hongdae and met professional gamer Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker), gifting him a signed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card.
How long is Huang's Seoul visit?
Huang's schedule runs through June 8, including startup meetings, a Seoul National University AI Research Institute visit, and corporate headquarters tours.
