Nvidia Hosts First Korea Partner Night in Taipei as Samsung, SK Hynix Shares Rally
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 1
Nvidia Hosts First Korea Partner Night in Taipei as Samsung, SK Hynix Shares Rally
10 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 1
Jensen Huang hosted SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and executives from Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Naver at Nvidia’s first dedicated Korean Partner Night in Taipei during Computex.
Huang said the dinner was meant to thank key partners and prepare for a very busy second half and an “incredibly busy” 2027, calling Korea a critical part of Nvidia’s ecosystem.
South Korean tech shares including Samsung and LG rose Monday as investors bet Huang’s Taipei meetings could lead to new AI and robotics partnerships.
Huang said he will likely travel to South Korea on Friday and hopes Nvidia can contribute to robotics there, while declining to confirm meetings with Samsung or SK Hynix in Seoul.
South Korea is already a major Nvidia market: the company said last year it would supply more than 260,000 advanced AI chips to the government and large firms including Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group.
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Overview
South Korea has become a key partner for Nvidia, highlighted by the supply of over 260,000 advanced AI chips to Korean government and industry leaders like Samsung and Hyundai. This deep integration of Nvidia technology into Korea’s AI infrastructure is the result of a strategic alliance and proactive engagement with major Korean firms. As Korea aggressively expands its AI capabilities, its tech executives gain leverage in securing long-term deals with global hardware leaders. These strong partnerships position Korea at the center of the global AI ecosystem, driving innovation and investor optimism ahead of major events like Computex 2026.