Jen-Hsun Huang stated, "Behind NVIDIA's global success is Korea's passion for AI and esports."

NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang commented at an official event in Seoul that South Korea is one of the key players in the development of artificial intelligence and graphics technology industries, linking the company's rapid rise to South Korea's enthusiasm for e-sports.

CEO Jen-Hsun Huang emphasized at the 25th anniversary event of the graphics processor brand “GeForce” held on October 30, 2025, at COEX in Seoul, that the development of NVIDIA technology has transcended the personal computer graphics field and become a cornerstone of global artificial intelligence innovation. He stated, “Our core technologies such as GPU, G-SYNC, and low-latency technology benefit from eSports and Korea,” and pointed out that the contribution of Korea in NVIDIA's transformation into a global technology company should not be underestimated.

He specifically mentioned a letter received from the late chairman of Samsung Group, Lee Kun-hee, in the late 1990s, reflecting on the important role that his connection with Korea has played since the early days of technology development. He also added that high refresh rate displays and high-performance display environments, such as 300 frames per second, originated in Korea, where innovative technologies became global standards, thanks to the rapid acceptance and market vitality of Korean consumer culture.

In addition, CEO Jen-Hsun Huang expressed an optimistic attitude towards the future of the artificial intelligence industry, stating that AI technology will become a much larger industry than it is now. He emphasized that “AI is one of the most influential technologies in history, and a grander world will emerge in the future than today,” and diagnosed that NVIDIA is at the starting point of a platform transformation where all cloud services and computer architectures are migrating to the company's technology.

Another point of concern is the possibility of expanding cooperation with major enterprises in South Korea. He revealed that supply contracts for artificial intelligence semiconductors with companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and NAVER are about to be announced, and stated that the relevant announcement will be made by the President of South Korea, but he kept mum about the specific details. However, he hinted that it is not limited to AI, and there will also be “good news” in the robotics industry.

As of the previous day, October 29, NVIDIA's market value reached approximately $5.0311 trillion, making it the world's first company to surpass the $5 trillion mark. In response, CEO Jen-Hsun Huang expressed “gratitude and honor” and asserted “yes” to the question of whether there is still room for the company's stock price to rise.

This trend suggests that Nvidia is likely to maintain global dominance in the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector in the future, and its partnership with South Korea is expected to become a strategic core axis in this process. The collaboration between the government and private sector, mediated by AI semiconductor and GPU technology, is also expected to continue to expand.