Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wave hands alongside Doosan Chairman Park Jeong-won after throwing the ceremonial first pitch and greeting fans ahead of the 2026 KBO League game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on June 7. [YONHAP]

Huang's extended visit to Korea underscores the country's evolving status within Nvidia's ecosystem — no longer just a supplier of memory chips, but an increasingly important customer for Nvidia's advanced AI processors.

His latest visit, running from Friday through Monday, centered on key demand centers ranging from gaming outlets and internet firm Naver to companies that have adopted a focus on robotics such as Hyundai Motor, Doosan and LG.

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