Caroline Bishop
Nov 01, 2025 11:26
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announces a landmark AI infrastructure initiative in South Korea, involving over 250,000 GPUs and partnerships with major Korean firms.
In a significant announcement at the APEC Summit, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang revealed a groundbreaking initiative to establish a national AI infrastructure in South Korea, supported by an extensive deployment of over 250,000 NVIDIA GPUs. This ambitious project aims to position South Korea at the forefront of the AI industrial revolution by creating a comprehensive AI ecosystem, according to an NVIDIA blog post.
Massive National Investment in AI
The initiative, described as one of the largest national investments in AI to date, is backed by a coalition of South Korea’s leading organizations, including the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and NAVER Cloud. This collaboration aims to deploy a national-scale AI infrastructure across sovereign clouds and industrial AI factories.
Celebrating NVIDIA’s Legacy in Korea
The announcement coincides with the 25th anniversary of NVIDIA’s GeForce in Korea, celebrated with a GeForce Gamer Festival at COEX in Seoul. This event highlights Korea’s historical contribution to the gaming industry and its ongoing role in technological advancements.
Developing Sovereign AI Infrastructure
At the heart of the initiative is a sovereign AI infrastructure program led by MSIT. This program will see the deployment of up to 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs through cloud providers such as NHN Cloud, Kakao Corp., and NAVER Cloud. The project will initially roll out 13,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, with more expected in the future.
Industrial AI Factories
Major Korean companies are heavily investing in AI. Samsung, SK Group, and Hyundai Motor Group are each constructing AI factories with up to 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs, while NAVER plans to deploy over 60,000. These facilities will drive advancements in manufacturing, mobility, telecommunications, and robotics.
AI Research and Development
The Korean government is also focusing on foundational AI research. MSIT, in collaboration with LG AI Research, NAVER Cloud, and other partners, is working on the Sovereign AI Foundation Models project. This initiative will use NVIDIA NeMo software to develop Korean language models with advanced reasoning and speech capabilities.
Advancing Mobile Networks
NVIDIA is also collaborating with Samsung, SK Telecom, and other partners to develop AI-RAN and 6G infrastructure, aiming to enhance mobile network efficiency and support the widespread adoption of robotics.
Supporting Innovation
To foster AI innovation, NVIDIA is expanding its Inception program to support Korean startups. This includes providing access to advanced computing infrastructure and training programs through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.
Through these efforts, South Korea is set to become a leader in AI technology, transforming its industrial base and paving the way for future innovations.
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