Why Jensen Huang is going on a charm offensive in South Korea (www.businessinsider.com)

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit South Korea for the second time in seven months, underscoring the country’s growing importance in the AI landscape. His itinerary follows a notable appearance at Computex in Taiwan, highlighting Nvidia's deepening dependence on South Korea as a key player in the semiconductor sector. With the country being one of the largest producers of memory chips, its semiconductor exports have soared by nearly 170% in May, marking South Korea's strongest export growth in over four decades. This boom has buoyed local stock markets, significantly benefiting companies like LG Electronics and Samsung, whose shares rose in anticipation of Huang’s visit. Huang's trip also emphasizes Nvidia's interest in robotics and future collaborations with Korean firms, as the country possesses a robust manufacturing infrastructure ideal for testing AI applications. Analysts suggest this trip could lead to partnerships that leverage South Korea’s capabilities in large-scale manufacturing. Huang's engagements during this visit are highly anticipated by investors, evidenced by a dedicated website tracking his schedule, which has garnered over 90,000 views. Notably, his previous visit generated considerable media attention, illustrating the powerful interplay between business, media, and local markets in the tech sector.