Saad Ullah
⬤ Huawei Korea revealed plans to bring its Ascend AI chip to the Korean market next year, offering it as a "second option" for businesses looking into AI computing. At the Huawei Day 2025 conference in Seoul, CEO Balian Wang confirmed the company will officially roll out AI computing cards and data-center solutions in Korea, with the Ascend 950 likely taking center stage. The move shows Huawei's push to grab a bigger piece of Korea's growing AI infrastructure scene.
⬤ Wang clarified that Huawei isn't just selling individual chips—they're packaging the tech in cluster units to speed up real-world industrial use. The company wants to stand out by providing complete infrastructure setups that include networking, storage, and software, potentially cutting out middlemen and delivering everything directly. Huawei Korea is already in discussions with local companies about potential supply deals.
⬤ Beyond hardware, Huawei Korea will push its open-source Harmony operating system to Korean businesses next year to grow the ecosystem. Wang noted that Harmony is now managed by open-source groups instead of Huawei and works across smart-home devices and connected tech, not just phones. He made it clear there are no plans to launch smartphones in Korea next year—the focus stays on enterprise digital infrastructure and AI-powered industrial tools.
⬤ The announcement underscores Huawei's strategy to grow its AI presence in key markets by combining Ascend chips with full-stack infrastructure and software. By offering bundled, industry-ready solutions and promoting Harmony as an open platform, Huawei Korea is positioning itself to compete for enterprise AI projects and data-center upgrades in the coming years.
Saad Ullah
