[Q&A] From Samsung, SK hynix to Huawei: Nvidia CEO talks physical AI, partnerships and perseverance

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- After announcing a landmark deal to supply 260,000 graphics processing units to South Korea, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faced the press in Gyeongju on Friday evening for a candid media session -- pausing between questions for sips of Coke, ice cream and a Korean chocolate snack to keep his energy up after a long day. During the hour-and-a-half-long session Huang reiterated the importance of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as “incredible partners,” that their

Oct. 31, 2025

AI power demands revive nuclear energy's fortunes

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — With artificial intelligence adding explosive demand to the already surging energy needs driven by digitalization, electrified transport and industrial transformation, nuclear power is emerging as a crucial solution, industry leaders said during a panel discussion at the APEC CEO Summit, Friday. “Nuclear energy delivers large-scale, stable electricity without carbon emissions, making it a vital component of a balanced energy mix for AI industries,” said Cho

Oct. 31, 2025

Korea secures 260,000 Nvidia GPUs for AI push

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — US chip giant Nvidia will supply 260,000 of its cutting-edge GPUs to the South Korea government and leading conglomerates — Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group and Naver — in one of the largest AI infrastructure rollouts outside the US. The announcement came Friday during a meeting between President Lee Jae Myung and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Also present were Samsung El

Oct. 31, 2025

LG, Nvidia deepen ties on physical AI, digital twins

LG Electronics said Friday that it is deepening its strategic partnership with US chip giant Nvidia to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies, including physical artificial intelligence and digital twin systems. As part of the expanded collaboration, LG has joined Nvidia’s comprehensive AI platform ecosystem to bolster its robotics capabilities. The company is currently developing its own physical AI model based on Isaac GR00T, Nvidia’s general-purpose humanoid inference mode

Oct. 31, 2025

SK partners with Nvidia to build AI factory with 50,000 GPUs

SK Group said Friday that it is collaborating with Nvidia to build a large-scale artificial intelligence factory equipped with more than 50,000 of the US chipmaker’s graphics processing units. Leveraging Nvidia’s Omniverse — a real-time 3D collaboration and simulation platform — SK plans to establish a “manufacturing AI cloud” that will reinforce its competitiveness in the manufacturing sector while supporting the growth of related startup ecosystems. The AI factory includes the manufacturing AI

Oct. 31, 2025

Samsung, Nvidia join hands to build next-gen AI chip factory

Samsung Electronics said Friday that it will create a next-generation artificial intelligence megafactory in partnership with US chip giant Nvidia, aiming to embed AI across its entire global semiconductor production line. The new platform will integrate AI into every phase of the manufacturing flow, from semiconductor design and processing to equipment control and quality assurance, and will run on more than 50,000 Nvidia GPUs. “The Samsung AI Factory goes beyond traditional automation,” a Sams

Oct. 31, 2025

Inside APEC’s buzzing media hub

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit draws global attention to Gyeongju, the city’s International Media Center has become a hive of activity, filled with the clatter of keyboards and the hum of live broadcasts in dozens of languages. Located inside the Hwabaek International Convention Center, the two-story, 6,000-square-meter facility serves as the main reporting hub for more than 3,000 journalists from local and international outlets. Built for

Oct. 30, 2025

Kakao Navi scopes out APEC traffic

As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit turns Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, into a global hub, navigation has become crucial for residents and visitors alike. With delegates, executives and tourists converging on the historic city, Kakao Navi — operated by Kakao Mobility, the official mobility sponsor of APEC 2025 — is emerging as an indispensable travel companion. With real-time precision, Kakao Navi provides live traffic updates, congestion alerts and rerouting options based on

Oct. 30, 2025

Samsung Electronics sets new sales record in Q3 on chip boom

Samsung Electronics reported robust third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit rising to 12.17 trillion won ($8.57 billion), a 32.5 percent increase from a year earlier. Quarterly sales reached a record high of 86.62 trillion won, reflecting 8.8 percent on-year growth. Net profit for the July-September period amounted to 12.22 trillion won, marking a 21 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The result exceeded market expectations, with FnGuide's consensus forecas

Oct. 30, 2025

Korea, US sign tech deal to boost AI, quantum ties

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — South Korea and the United States signed a technology cooperation pact Wednesday, pledging to boost collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other emerging technologies. The agreement, dubbed the “Technology Prosperity Deal,” was signed by Ha Jung-woo, Seoul's senior secretary to the president for AI and future planning, and Michael Kratsios, director of the US' White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on the sidelines of t

Oct. 29, 2025

SK hynix logs record profit in Q3 on AI chip boom

SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday its third-quarter operating profit surpassed 10 trillion won ($6.97 billion) on the back of its robust performance in the high bandwidth memory segment, considered a key component for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Operating profit came to 11.38 trillion won during the July-September period, compared with 7.02 trillion won tallied a year earlier, according to the company's regulatory filing. It marked the first time for the South Korean chipmaker to post a q

Oct. 29, 2025

SK chief touts Korea’s agility in tackling AI bottlenecks

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — Leaders of the global artificial intelligence industry on Tuesday highlighted South Korea’s efforts to stay ahead in the fast-evolving AI sector, with SK Group Chair Chey Tae-won saying the country’s agility and adaptability could help ease the “bottlenecks” constraining the industry’s growth. Speaking at Future Tech Forum Series: AI, an official sideline event of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit, Chey, who also heads the Korea Chamber of Com

Oct. 28, 2025

APEC CEO Summit opens with Korean-style gala for global leaders

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- The 2025 APEC CEO Summit opened Tuesday night in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, with a welcome dinner that brought together about 1,000 political and business leaders from around the world. Hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Hwarang Village, the reception marked the official start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation week, which runs through Friday under the theme “Bridge, business, beyond.” The event is Asia-Pacific’s leading

Oct. 28, 2025

Korea’s first homegrown air dome wows visitors at APEC

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — Inside the green expanse of Gyeongju Expo Grand Park, a futuristic air dome buzzed with energy as Korea’s top companies unveiled their latest technologies at the K-Tech Showcase during the APEC CEO Summit on Tuesday. Built by local firm Field One, the massive air-supported pavilion stood as the centerpiece of the venue, blending tradition with innovation. Its white, balloon-like walls were adorned with dancheong-inspired colors and patterns — the traditional

Oct. 28, 2025

Talk to ChatGPT without closing KakaoTalk

Kakao on Tuesday rolled out ChatGPT for Kakao, a new feature that embeds OpenAI’s powerful chatbot directly into KakaoTalk, the company’s flagship messaging app. The launch marks the first tangible result of Kakao’s strategic partnership with the US-based artificial intelligence firm, announced in February. The integration enables users to access the latest version of ChatGPT without installing a separate app. By tapping the newly added "ChatGPT" icon at the top of the chat tab, users can initia

Oct. 28, 2025