Nvidia Secures AI Deals with SK Hynix, SK Telecom, Naver

Nvidia has announced a series of strategic partnerships with major South Korean technology firms, including SK Hynix, SK Telecom, Naver, and Doosan Group, during a multi-day visit to Seoul by CEO Jensen Huang. The agreements, unveiled on Monday, are designed to strengthen Nvidia’s position in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem and secure critical semiconductor supplies.

A cornerstone of the announcements is a multi-year technology partnership with memory chip manufacturer SK Hynix to develop next-generation memory technologies for AI data centers and advanced computing systems. Separately, SK Telecom plans to develop a gigawatt-scale AI cloud infrastructure in South Korea, with a major data center expected to become operational in 2027. Doosan Group will integrate Nvidia technologies into its robotics, energy, and industrial applications.

The most detailed collaboration outlined is with internet conglomerate Naver. The companies plan to expand Naver’s existing Gak Sejong data center, starting with 55 megawatts by early 2027, with an ambition to scale toward gigawatt-level “AI factories” globally. Naver will also join Nvidia’s Nemotron Coalition to advance its...