Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai Chiefs Hold Influential Tech Summit in Seoul

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chair Chung Euisun for a casual 'chimaek summit' in Seoul, where they shared fried chicken and beer, symbolizing their growing partnership. The gathering at Kkanbu Chicken became a viral sensation, drawing crowds and sparking a surge in customers at the restaurant the following day. Huang presented gifts, including premium Japanese whisky and an Nvidia AI supercomputer, underscoring the collaboration between Nvidia and the Korean companies, with Samsung supplying high-bandwidth memory for Nvidia’s AI chips and Hyundai utilizing Nvidia’s autonomous driving platform. The event highlighted the personal friendships behind these business ties, with Lee emphasizing friendship as the core reason for attending and Huang sharing a heartfelt story of Nvidia's early connection with Korea. The meeting coincided with Huang's visit to Seoul for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit, reflecting a blend of business and cultural exchange. Overall, the summit showcased the intersection of technology, industry partnerships, and cultural camaraderie among global corporate leaders in Korea.