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Pohang AI Data Center Secures 450 billion won in Project Financing (PF) Commitments and a 16 MW Pre-lease Commitment from NHN Cloud
It has been confirmed that Woori Financial Group has signed a project finance (PF) agreement for the Pohang AI Factory data center, and that NHN Cloud has committed to a preliminary lease for 16 MW of IT load and is scheduled to take over operations upon completion.
VERIFIED FACTS
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01September 23, 2026: Announcement of PF Financing Agreement for the Pohang AI Factory Data Center
02Structure: Total project cost of 600 billion won, equity capital of 150 billion won, and PF loans of 450 billion won
03NHN Cloud IT Load 16MW: Pre-lease Commitment; Scheduled to Begin Operations After Completion
04Woori Bank and KB Kookmin Bank jointly arranged the financing; Woori Bank acted as the agent bank.
05Hyundai Engineering & Construction’s Commitment to Responsible Completion · Targeted for completion by the end of 2027
AI-DC KOREA ANALYSIS
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This is a follow-up update, following Hyundai Engineering & Construction’s September 21 announcement on project progress, in which the financing, leasing, and operational structures were further disclosed. The total project cost of 600 billion won is to be financed through a structure comprising 150 billion won in equity and 450 billion won in project financing (PF) loans; the signing of financing agreements does not imply that the full amount has been drawn down or that construction costs have been fully disbursed. NHN Cloud’s 16 MW represents a pre-lease commitment for half of the total IT load of 32 MW and is distinct from the power reception capacity of 40 MW, UPS capacity, and current operational capacity. NHN Cloud is scheduled to operate the facility after completion and is separate from the development and procurement roles of Neo AI Cloud and AI Factory Pohang PFV. Hyundai Engineering & Construction’s commitment to responsible completion serves as a mechanism to mitigate construction risks but does not imply actual completion, occupancy permit approval, or the commencement of commercial operations. The discrepancy between the November 2027 completion target in Hyundai Engineering & Construction’s materials and the end-of-2027 target in the financial documents will be maintained as a change history.
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