SK Telecom will construct an AI data center infrastructure with a total capacity of 15 gigawatts. The project aims to establish South Korea as a primary AI infrastructure hub in Asia.
Construction begins with a 2-gigawatt cluster in the country's southeastern region. The company expects the first 5 gigawatts of capacity to come online by 2029.
This initiative targets surging global demand for AI model training and inference. The investment signals significant capital flow into the AI sector for technology and semiconductor ETF investors. South Korea views the buildout as a strategic national asset for global competitiveness.