NVIDIA's Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang had dinner with several top Korean business leaders at a Korean barbecue restaurant near Hongik University Station in Seoul's Mapo District on the evening of June 5th. The dinner was attended by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and NAVER Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin.
This meeting between Huang and the heads of Korea's major corporations has sparked significant public interest, becoming the highlight of his current visit to the country. Huang arrived at the barbecue restaurant around 7:10 PM. Earlier, at approximately 6:52 PM, Koo Kwang-mo arrived first, followed by Chey Tae-won and then Lee Hae-jin. The menu for the evening featured grilled pork belly and Korean soju.
Starting from the morning, numerous citizens and media reporters began gathering in front of the restaurant. To ensure safety and order, after discussions between the restaurant owner and the police, the establishment did not accept regular customers for the evening. As night fell, even larger crowds gathered near the premises hoping to catch a glimpse of the so-called "AI godfather."
During his visit to Korea last year, Huang dined with Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun and Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong at a fried chicken restaurant in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, which also became a major topic of discussion at the time. Both Chung Eui-sun and Lee Jae-yong were unable to attend this gathering due to other commitments. However, it is anticipated that Chung Eui-sun will meet with Huang on the 8th at Hyundai Motor's headquarters in Seocho District, Seoul.