Nvidia to Invest $1 Billion in Naver for AI Data Center Expansion in South Korea
Nvidia plans to invest $1 billion in South Korean internet giant Naver by acquiring 7.2 million new shares at a slight discount. This investment supports expanding Naver's AI data center in Sejong, South Korea, with up to $10 billion in total funding, including $9 billion from Brookfield. The expanded center will use Nvidia's chip platforms and aims to meet growing sovereign AI demand across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East by 2028. Nvidia will become a major shareholder with a 4.5% stake.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 27 Jul, 04:21 am. Other outlets followed.