Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Makes Surprise Visit to Seoul PC Bang… "Korea is the Birthplace of Esports"
Jensen Huang, CEO of the global AI semiconductor company Nvidia, is drawing attention after visiting a PC bang (internet cafe) 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 esports industry.
Huang visited the PC bang near Sinnonhyeon Station alongside Krafton Chairman Byung-gyu Chang. While there, he experienced Korea's PC bang culture firsthand and discussed how the country grew into a global esports powerhouse.
During the visit, he emphasized, "The culture of esports that we enjoy today was created by Korea." He also highly valued the importance of the Korean market, noting that the country's unique gaming environment and passion have had a significant impact on the global gaming industry.
CEO Jensen Huang's move has garnered significant attention from Korean fans. The fact that the head of a global tech company personally visited and engaged with people in a quintessential Korean space like a PC bang served as an opportunity to once again reaffirm the status of Korea's IT and gaming industries.