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Conflict & geopolitics · 2026-11-10

Conflict reshapes the data center map: Asian alternatives and opportunities for Korea

Analysis of infrastructure diversification during conflict, alternatives in Japan, China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, global connectivity and the Korea–US alliance.

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Power & location · 2026-11-10

Power changes data center locations and values

Compare metropolitan scarcity with regional expansion and quantify how power-delivery timing affects rental income and asset value.

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Demand & leasing · 2026-11-10

Who will lease 5MW in Korea as inference demand grows?

Identify inference buyers and Asian alternatives, then compare whole-facility, multi-tenant and phased 5MW leasing economics.

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Water & development · 2026-11-10

After power, water conditions determine project readiness

Evaluate site competitiveness through WUE and IT load, water supply and discharge, water–energy cost tradeoffs and community acceptance.

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Technology & Operations Column

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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Understanding Data Center WUE: Compare Water Usage and Measurement Scopes Together

This is a comparison table that verifies the units, time periods, and measurement ranges of WUE, which indicates the relationship between on-site water usage and IT energy consumption. It does not imply actual measurements at a specific center or water supply availability.

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