Jensen Huang Backs Generous Pay Amid Korea Bonus Controversy

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang answers reporters' questions during a press briefing for global media at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan, on the 2nd. Reporter Kim Yun-su - Seoul Economic Daily Finance News from South Korea
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang answers reporters' questions during a press briefing for global media at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan, on the 2nd. Reporter Kim Yun-su

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said companies "should reward people as much as possible," weighing in as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix face criticism that excessive employee bonuses are eroding investment capacity and shareholder value.

Speaking at a press conference for global media held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan on Tuesday, Huang offered a principled response when asked about the issue, saying it would be "inappropriate to comment on other companies' compensation systems," and instead cited Nvidia's own approach.

"I actually try to pay employees as much as I possibly can," he said. "But that doesn't necessarily mean my way is the right answer."

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Original reporting by Kim Yoon-soo in Taipei for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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