Strengthening of AI Infrastructure with Regional Data Center Expansion and Global Alliances in Korea
20. November 2025SK Group has announced plans to construct artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in both the Yeongnam and Honam regions of Korea, reinforcing its long-term AI-driven growth strategy. This initiative is part of an 82 trillion-won investment plan laid out by Chairman Chey Tae-won, aimed at expanding the group’s presence in future industries, particularly AI. The company has already started developing a hyperscale AI data center in Ulsan with Amazon Web Services and is now collaborating with OpenAI for a facility in the Honam region. These centers will help form an “AI belt” that connects Korea’s southeastern and southwestern regions, providing essential infrastructure for nationwide AI transformation. Many electronic devices used with AI technology usually require KC EMC certification in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
SK is reinforcing its AI industry capabilities through collaboration with major tech firms and by leveraging its internal expertise in semiconductors, energy, and data center operations. SK hynix is advancing high bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI chips, while SK Innovation is developing energy solutions, including LNG, ESS, and SMR technologies. Group affiliates such as SK Telecom, SK Broadband, and SK AX are also contributing with their experience in data center operations. Meanwhile, SK Ecoplant is adapting its semiconductor factory construction know-how to AI infrastructure projects. The group’s global partnerships — including alliances with NVIDIA, TSMC, Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI — are accelerating its AI ecosystem, supported by Chey’s active engagement with international tech leaders. Upcoming global summits will further facilitate SK’s AI expansion efforts.
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