On June 29, GS Group announced this initiative during the "Three Major Mega Projects National Report Meeting" held at the Blue House. The AI data center will be located in the Bukpyeong Second Industrial Complex in Donghae, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province.
GS Group aims to complete the first phase of the project, which will provide 1.2 GW of capacity, by 2028, followed by a second phase with an additional 1.2 GW by 2029. This rapid development aligns with the global competition for AI infrastructure and supports South Korea's strategy to become a global AI hub, a sentiment shared by both the public and private sectors.
Recognizing the importance of data centers as a core infrastructure for the AI era, GS Group is solidifying its business plans, including the establishment of GS AI Infrastructure, a subsidiary under GS, to expedite the project.
The group is quickly consolidating its key capabilities for the AI data center, including power generation, construction, and large-scale infrastructure operation. As the largest private power producer in South Korea, GS Power, GS EPS, and GS ENR possess extensive expertise in providing stable power supply for AI data centers.
GS Construction, along with subsidiaries like Xi C&A and DC Bridge, has accumulated significant experience in constructing and operating data centers, including the Epoch Anyang Center and Goyang Magna Center.
Additionally, GS Caltex has commercialized immersion cooling products for data centers, and through GS Ventures and GS Futures, the company continues to invest in AI-related startups, building a relevant technology ecosystem.
Earlier this year, Huh Tae-soo, chairman of GS Group, stated in his New Year’s address that the company could secure business opportunities by harnessing its capabilities in energy, infrastructure, and operational know-how in response to the spread of AI, declaring 2026 as the year to visualize the impact of AI business.
Meanwhile, the government announced plans to invest 800 trillion won in the southwestern region and 81 trillion won in the Chungcheong region as part of its three major mega projects, with a focus on establishing a semiconductor production complex worth 800 trillion won in the southwestern area.
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