Jensen Huang Predicts Robotics Will Be South Korea's Next Major Industry

(Central News Agency, Gimpo, South Korea, June 5, Combined Foreign News) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said today that he believes the robotics industry will become South Korea's next major industry. According to a Reuters report, Huang made the remarks while speaking to the media after arriving at Gimpo International Airport in South Korea from Taiwan on a private jet. "There are many areas worth investing in in South Korea. Robotics will be South Korea's next major industry," Huang said. Huang stated that he has arranged meetings with business leaders from Hyundai, LG, SK, Samsung, and Naver during this trip. When asked if he brought any gifts for South Korea, he told reporters, "I brought huge business opportunities for South Korea." He added, "I also have some surprises prepared." He pointed out that Nvidia will collaborate with South Korean manufacturers in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). "South Korea is a global manufacturing hub, and we can apply our developed robotics technology and physical AI technology to local industries," Huang said. He further noted, "In the future, semiconductor manufacturing will increasingly rely on robotics and AI, so we also have a great opportunity to cooperate with local semiconductor companies." (Translated by Liu Shuqin) 1150605