Electricity
Calculate the total facility load based on the target IT load and PUE, and verify the supply voltage, grid connection, supply schedule, and reinforcement scope in writing.
Power Connection Procedures →KOREA DATA CENTER EVIDENCE GUIDE
Guide to Developing Data Centers in Korea
Verification of the Licensing, Power, and Telecommunications Databases.
We cross-reference the official source documents with the actual database to verify the permit stage, KEPCO supply agreements, and telecommunications redundancy criteria using the same standards.This page does not serve as a substitute for land acquisition or feasibility conclusions; rather, it provides the sequence for verifying the permits, power, and telecommunications requirements necessary for data center development. Applications for electricity service and grid reviews are Practical Guide to Power Connection, KEPCO, the Korea Electric Power Evaluation Institute, and the Energy Council Overall Process and Required Vendors, Contracts, and Documents, Actual licensing records are National Licensing Database, The basis for telecommunications is Database of Telecommunications Access PointsWe cross-check this information.
SITE EVIDENCE
5 Criteria for Verifying Site Eligibility
We cross-check data on addresses, land, permits, electricity, telecommunications, and rights against the actual database and official documents.Land and Area
It takes into account not only the site area, building coverage ratio, and floor area ratio, but also substation, power generation, and cooling facilities; separation distances; equipment delivery; and space for phased expansion.
Free Data Center Site Analysis →Permits and Licenses
Distinguish between land use zones and districts, the permissibility of broadcasting and telecommunications facilities, and consultations regarding development activities, construction, transportation, disasters, the environment, and fire safety, as well as the possibility of inheriting existing permits.
Permit and Licensing Procedures →Telecommunications
Distinguish between the availability of telecom services and data center-level dual entry, and verify the physical paths for different central offices, PoPs, ducts, and directions.
Database of Telecommunications Access Points →Legal Basis and Succession
Distinguish between the source of land rights, the possibility of inheriting existing permits, approvals, and agreements regarding power and telecommunications, and the boundaries of planned and finalized information in the source text and the data room.
Public Information on Sites and Development →Site and Land Use
Check the land use zones and districts, land classifications, development activities, roads, water and sewer systems, telecommunications, building coverage ratio, floor area ratio, and the permitting conditions for broadcasting and telecommunications facilities.
Submission of Site Review Applications →Construction and Development Permits
A project is not considered complete based on a building permit alone. Distinguish between development activities, consultations regarding transportation, environment, disaster management, fire safety, and information and communications, and the dates for permits, groundbreaking, and occupancy permits.
Data Center Licensing Procedures →Power Supply and Grid
Separate the target power reception capacity from the IT load and PUE, and verify the nearby substation, power supply route, power reception voltage, KEPCO supply agreement, and whether a grid impact assessment has been conducted.
Practical Guide to Power Connection →Architectural and MEP Design
Data halls, transformers, UPS systems, generators, power distribution, cooling, fire protection, and security systems, as well as phased expansions, are all incorporated into the architectural, electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications designs.
Database of Design and Construction Management (CM) Firms →Project Costs, Project Financing (PF), and Investment
We distinguish between land costs, power connection fees, construction costs, financing costs, and contingency reserves, and review equity, project financing (PF), and sale structures in accordance with power supply, permitting, and tenant conditions.
Database of Financial and Project Finance (PF) Companies →Construction and Commissioning
Distinguish between EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and specialized construction, and reflect in the contract the responsibilities for FAT, SAT, and IST; thermal load testing; Tier preparation; and defect resolution.
Database of Construction and Verification Companies →Operation and Leasing
Completion and occupancy permits differ from actual commercial operation. Verify available IT MW, rack density, cooling methods, network and cloud connectivity, SLAs, and the move-in date.
Database of Operators and Leasing Companies →EVIDENCE FIRST
Basis for Decisions on Site, Power, and Permits
We distinguish between official legal texts and agency documents and AI-DC KOREA’s actual licensing and telecommunications database.Enforcement Decree of the Building Act · Data centers are classified as broadcasting and telecommunications facilities
National Center for Legal Information · Verified on August 30, 2026
View source →Electricity Service Applications, Contracts, and Supply Agreements
Korea Electric Power Corporation ON · Verified on August 30, 2026
View source →Sequence of Power Connection Application, Supply Agreement, and Grid Review
AI-DC KOREA Practical Guide · Verified on August 30, 2026
View source →Links to the National Licensing Register and original documents
AI-DC KOREA Actual Database · Verified on August 30, 2026
View source →Basis for Telecommunications Carriers, National Carriers, Ducts, and Dual Entry Points
AI-DC KOREA Telecommunications Database · Verified on August 30, 2026
View source →SEARCH TOPICS
Information by Job Category
Permit and Licensing Procedures
Data Center Permits, Data Center Licensing Procedures, Licensing Agency Services, Building Permits, Development Permits, Notice of Construction Commencement, Occupancy Permits
Electricity, Power, and Substations
Data center electricity, data center power, KEPCO electricity service application, power supply capacity, distance to substation, power connection, grid impact assessment
Design and Facilities
Data center architectural design, electrical design, MEP, UPS, generators, power distribution, liquid cooling, commissioning
Finance & Transactions
Data Center Project Financing (PF), Investment Attraction, Asset Management, Divestiture, Colocation Leasing, IT MW Demand
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Data Center Sites and Power FAQ
We publish information on permits, power capacity, area, and telecommunications—categories that are frequently confused in search results—in a format that matches the actual screen display.How are data center sites evaluated?
Check land use, zoning, development activities, roads and infrastructure, building coverage ratio and floor area ratio, as well as the conditions for broadcasting and telecommunications facilities and the feasibility of power connection, all by lot number.
If a data center has a building permit, does that mean its power supply is secured?
No. Building permits, KEPCO supply agreements, electricity usage contracts, and power supply capacity must be verified based on separate documentation.
To what extent can I outsource the data center licensing process?
The development project manager can comprehensively manage site reviews, the list of permits and licenses, the division of labor among agencies and specialized firms, as well as schedules, supplementary requirements, and permit conditions. Tasks requiring specialized qualifications—such as design, evaluation, and legal matters—are performed by the relevant specialized agencies.
What should I check first regarding a data center’s power connection?
After calculating the facility load based on the target IT load and PUE, we verify the desired supply voltage, usage period, grid connection, service entrance route, reinforcement work, and the need for a grid impact assessment by categorizing them into consultation documents with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).
Are power capacity and IT load the same value?
No. The required application capacity is reviewed separately by applying facility loads—such as cooling and electrical equipment—as well as PUE, reserve margins, and power factor to the IT load.
How are data center project costs calculated?
Land costs, power connection fees, construction and MEP costs, design, evaluation, and permitting fees, contingency reserves, and financing costs are itemized and cross-checked based on IT MW and gross floor area.
How much land area is required for a data center?
Calculations must be performed for each project site by factoring in the target IT load, rack density, architectural and equipment configurations, statutory building coverage and floor area ratios, separation distances, and the scope for future expansion.
If a substation is nearby, does that mean the site has a guaranteed power supply?
No. The distance to the substation is an estimated value; the actual grid connection, available capacity, reinforcement work, feed-in route, and supply schedule must be confirmed through consultation documents from KEPCO.
If communication lines are nearby, does that mean the data center is redundant?
No. You must verify not only whether the telecommunications carriers are different but also whether the central office, PoP, duct, access direction, and physical path are actually separate.
If there is an address for the project site,
First, we identify potential land, power, and telecommunications sites through a free address analysis. Once we receive your submitted materials, we review the scope of any necessary supplements to the permitting, design, and investment documentation.
Online materials do not guarantee building permits, power supply from KEPCO, financial financing, or investment approval. Final decisions must be made based on official documents for each project site and verification by relevant agencies and specialized firms.