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BackThe Korea Society awards the Van Fleet Award to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hwang for his innovative contributions in AI and semiconductors, which are key to Korea-U.S. economic cooperation.
The Korea Society awards the Van Fleet Award to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hwang for his innovative contributions in AI and semiconductors, which are key to Korea-U.S. economic cooperation.
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The Korea Society awards the Van Fleet Award to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hwang for his innovative contributions in AI and semiconductors, which are key to Korea-U.S. economic cooperation.

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  • The Korea Society announced on the 28th (local time) that it awarded the Van Fleet Award to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang for his contribution to strengthening Korea-US relations at its annual gala held in New York, USA.
  • CEO Hwang demonstrated pioneering leadership and innovative contributions in the AI ​​and semiconductor fields, and was recognized for expanding cooperation with major Korean companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Naver, and Hyundai Motor Group.
  • Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won also attended the event and congratulated him.

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Why It Matters

The Van Fleet Award, established in 1995, is an award given annually to a person who has contributed to strengthening Korea-U.S. relations. Past recipients include Jimmy Carter, George H.W. They include former U.S. President Bush, former President Kim Dae-jung, former Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, Hyundai Motor Group Honorary Chairman Chung Mong-koo, and BTS.

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Korea Society “Innovative contribution to AI and semiconductor industries, core areas of Korea-U.S. economic cooperation”

“Korea’s leading innovation companies and NVIDIA create the future of the global technological landscape”

(New York = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Yeon-sook = NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hwang received the 'Van Fleet Award', which is awarded to people who have contributed to Korea-US relations.

The Korea Society, a non-profit organization promoting Korean-American friendship, awarded CEO Hwang the Van Fleet Award at its annual gala held in New York, USA on the 28th (local time).

The Korea Society said of this award, "It is intended to recognize the pioneering leadership and innovative contributions he has shown in the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries, which are key areas of evolving economic cooperation between Korea and the United States."

Korea has served as an important partner in Nvidia's global innovation ecosystem, and Nvidia has expanded cooperation with major Korean companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Naver, and Hyundai Motor Group to strengthen its AI capabilities and global technology leadership, the Korea Society explained.

Abraham Kim, Chairman of the Korea Society, said, "We are honored to award CEO Hwang the Van Fleet Award in honor of his pioneering leadership and the partnerships NVIDIA has formed with leading innovative Korean companies such as SK Group, Samsung Electronics, Naver, and Hyundai Motor Company."

“Together, they are shaping the future of the global technology landscape,” Chairman Kim added. “The leaders of Korea and the United States are proud of this expansion of cooperation, which will serve as an opportunity to drive a new era of technological innovation and strengthen cooperation that will benefit future generations.”

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won also attended the event and congratulated CEO Hwang on his award.

The Van Fleet Award was established in 1995 to honor General James Van Fleet, who founded the Korea Society in 1957 after participating in the Korean War as commander of the 8th U.S. Army.

Every year, an award is given to a person who has contributed to strengthening Korea-US relations.

Past recipients include Jimmy Carter and George H.W. They include former US President Bush, former President Kim Dae-jung, Samsung's former chairman Lee Kun-hee, Hyundai Motor Group honorary chairman Chung Mong-koo, and the group BTS.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Cooperation between NVIDIA and major Korean companies in the AI and semiconductor fields will lead to concrete project announcements in the coming months.

    Likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • What specific impact will this award have on future AI and semiconductor cooperation between Korea and the United States?
  • What are the specific cooperation projects that NVIDIA is pursuing with Korean companies?

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