NVIDIA announced agreements with South Korea’s SK Hynix, Naver, and Doosan Group to build AI data centres and deploy its technology (08/06).

The deals were revealed during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea, which began on Friday and included meetings with top business leaders.

The companies did not disclose the value of the agreements.

SK Hynix and Nvidia Form Multi-Year AI Memory Partnership

SK Hynix and Nvidia signed a multi-year technology partnership to advance next-generation memory for AI data centres.

The partnership will allow SK Hynix to enter AI areas such as personal AI and physical AI, and ensure a stable supply of memory chips despite long development cycles.

SK Telecom Plans Gigawatt-Scale AI Cloud Using Nvidia Technology

SK Telecom, a sister company of SK Hynix, said it will build a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea using Nvidia technology.

The first AI data centre under this project is expected to go online in 2027.

Naver and Doosan Strengthen AI Data Centre and Physical AI Collaboration

NVIDIA will also work with Naver and Doosan to use its technology in AI data centres.

Doosan, which develops robots and produces materials used in Nvidia’s Blackwell chips, said its energy solutions will be applied in Nvidia data centre platforms, and it will also use Nvidia’s physical AI technology.

Jensen Huang Visit Highlights AI Industry Push in South Korea

During his visit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met top corporate leaders and engaged in informal activities, including dining and sports events.

South Korea is home to major chip manufacturers, including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, which are key suppliers of memory chips for AI data centres.

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