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JDC Announces Schedule for Site Selection and Planning Study for Jeju’s 40-MW AI Data Center
JDC announced that it is conducting a planning study for a government-led AI data center in collaboration with Jeju Province and Jeju Technopark, and is reviewing the Second High-Tech Science and Technology Complex as a potential site. The organization plans to finalize the government budget and private-sector participation structure following the release of the results in November.
VERIFIED FACTS
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01Jeju Island and JDC are considering a 40 MW public-led AI data center
02A planning study worth 475 million won, funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, is being conducted in collaboration with Jeju Technopark and others.
03Jeju High-Tech Science and Technology Complex Phase 2 is being considered as a potential site
04Following the release of the study results in November 2026, the government will review the budget, private investment, and next steps.
AI-DC KOREA ANALYSIS
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Although plans for a 40MW-class Jeju AI data center had been known for some time, this press conference provided additional details regarding the Ministry of Science and ICT’s support for a planning study, candidate sites, the timeline for results, and the scope of consultations with private companies. This information was treated as an update to the existing plan and was not registered as a new physical project site. The 40MW figure is a planned scale—it is unclear whether it refers to power reception capacity, IT load, or UPS capacity—and does not imply a power purchase agreement or grid connection approval. The Second High-Tech Science and Technology Complex is merely a candidate area; specific lots and building permits have not been finalized. Discussions with Kakao, SK, and KT are at the stage of exploring potential participation in infrastructure and operations; they should not be interpreted as the selection of an operator, a consortium agreement, or a firm investment commitment.
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