NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Visits Korean PC Bang, Highlights Value of Esports
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made a surprise visit to a PC bang near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 7th. This visit served as a testament to his deep interest in Korea's gaming culture and the esports industry.
On-site, CEO Jensen Huang, accompanied by Krafton Chairman Chang Byung-gyu, experienced the Korean gaming environment firsthand. During the visit, he highly praised the influence of the Korean gaming industry, stating, "Korea virtually created the field of esports that is loved around the world today."
He emphasized that the current gaming industry exists thanks to Korea's leadership in the development of esports. Furthermore, he shared positive remarks on how Korea's high-speed internet environment and unique PC bang culture have enabled innovation in gaming technology.
CEO Jensen Huang's move clearly demonstrates how much global IT companies value the Korean gaming market. Many are now paying close attention to how the collaboration between Korea's gaming industry and global technology firms will continue to unfold.