Close Menu
    Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram X (Twitter)
    Blue Tech Wave Media
    Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram X (Twitter)
    • Home
    • Leadership Alliance
    • Exclusives
    • Internet Governance
      • Regulation
      • Governance Bodies
      • Emerging Tech
    • IT Infrastructure
      • Networking
      • Cloud
      • Data Centres
    • Company Stories
      • Profiles
      • Startups
      • Tech Titans
      • Partner Content
    • Others
      • Fintech
        • Blockchain
        • Payments
        • Regulation
      • Tech Trends
        • AI
        • AR/VR
        • IoT
      • Video / Podcast
    Blue Tech Wave Media
    Home » South Korea plans world’s largest AI data hub
    AI

    South Korea plans world’s largest AI data hub

    By Lida ZhuFebruary 19, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    • $35b project to deliver 3GW power capacity by 2028, dwarfing OpenAI’s US-based Stargate.
    • Led by investor group Stock Farm Road, backed by LG founder’s grandson and Jordanian CEO.

    What happened: South Korea’s $35b AI megaproject aims for global tech dominance

    An investor consortium led by Stock Farm Road has announced plans to build the world’s largest AI data centre in South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province, with construction set to begin in late 2025 and completion targeted for 2028. The $35b facility will boast a 3-gigawatt (GW) power capacity—triple the planned output of OpenAI’s Stargate project in the US—and is designed to support next-generation AI training and services.

    Stock Farm Road, co-founded by Brian Koo and Amin Badr-El-Din (CEO of BADR Investments), will initially invest $10bn, with further funding tied to phased development. The centre will feature advanced cooling systems, international fibre networks, and energy load flexibility to accommodate AI’s high power demands. Located in southwestern South Korea, the site was chosen for its proximity to renewable energy sources and reduced strain on Seoul’s infrastructure.

    The project aligns with a booming global data centre market, projected to grow from $219b in 2023 to $584bn by 2032. It also follows US efforts under President Biden to prioritise AI infrastructure, including federal land allocations for data centres.

    Also read: South Africa’s telco industry calls for tech firms to help fund infrastructure
    Also read: California’s Gavin Newsom vetoes controversial AI safety bill

    Why it’s important

    The scale of South Korea’s AI data centre underscores the critical role of energy infrastructure in advancing AI capabilities. The 3GW Jeollanam-do facility alone could account for 60% of this projected need, positioning South Korea as a key player in AI development.

    Data centres are also central to geopolitical competition. North America currently dominates the sector, but Asia-Pacific investments—particularly in South Korea and Japan—are accelerating. The project’s emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable integration reflects broader industry trends to mitigate AI’s environmental impact, as AI chips from firms like NVIDIA consume exponentially more power than traditional processors.

    AI data centres renewable energy South Korea Stock Farm Road
    Lida Zhu

    Related Posts

    How AFRINIC’s board elections became a political battlefield

    July 14, 2025

    What happens after you submit an IP request to AFRINIC

    July 14, 2025

    Ofcom shortens complaint window, telcos voice objections

    July 14, 2025
    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    CATEGORIES
    Archives
    • July 2025
    • June 2025
    • May 2025
    • April 2025
    • March 2025
    • February 2025
    • January 2025
    • December 2024
    • November 2024
    • October 2024
    • September 2024
    • August 2024
    • July 2024
    • June 2024
    • May 2024
    • April 2024
    • March 2024
    • February 2024
    • January 2024
    • December 2023
    • November 2023
    • October 2023
    • September 2023
    • August 2023
    • July 2023

    Blue Tech Wave (BTW.Media) is a future-facing tech media brand delivering sharp insights, trendspotting, and bold storytelling across digital, social, and video. We translate complexity into clarity—so you’re always ahead of the curve.

    BTW
    • About BTW
    • Contact Us
    • Join Our Team
    TERMS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Use
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.