In a recent parliamentary hearing in Seoul, the Science Minister announced that a leading U.S. AI company, a major South Korean IT services firm, and a top telecom operator are all lined up to begin constructing data centres in March.
The U.S. startup has already planned joint ventures with Korean partners to build two facilities in the country, with an initial combined capacity of 20 megawatts. This move follows the government’s October announcement that the company would set up these data centres in South Korea.
SK Telecom confirmed that it is in talks with the AI firm to build a data centre in southwestern South Korea, though the exact start date is still being reviewed. The telecom’s plans are part of a broader effort to expand the country’s digital infrastructure.
Samsung SDS, the IT services arm of the electronics giant, declined to comment on the project. Despite the silence, the company’s involvement is expected to play a key role in the development of the new facilities.
The minister’s remarks came during a parliamentary session where lawmakers discussed the country’s growing need for advanced computing resources. With the projects slated to kick off in March, South Korea is poised to strengthen its position as a hub for artificial intelligence and data services.
