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Technology·Jul 25, 2026

Seoul Pushes AI Diplomacy in California as Tech Deals Follow Presidential Visit

Lee Jae Myung's Silicon Valley trip marks the latest Asian government effort to secure a foothold in the global AI race, with Nvidia partnerships at the center of South Korea's technology strategy.

By Cheng Wei-Lun · 5 min ·

Seoul Sends Delegation to San Francisco for Nvidia AI Talks

Asia's overnight moves, distilled into a five-minute read.

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