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SK Telecom Announces Roadmap for 15 GW of Domestic AI Data Centers, Starting in Ulsan

SK Telecom announced a plan to begin with the Ulsan No. 1 Center, gradually rolling out 5 GW of domestic capacity starting in 2029 and expanding to 15 GW by 2035.

Release Date2026-07-05
Project SiteUlsan, Yeongnam, and Southwest Regions
Parties involvedSK Telecom·SK Broadband
Current StageNational Long-Term Plan

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01Plan for a cluster of 2 GW or more in the Yeongnam region
02Plan to Build an Additional 1 GW in the Southwest Region
03Long-term target of 15 GW by 2035

AI-DC KOREA ANALYSIS

Interpretation and the following points to verify

The 15 GW figure is not a confirmed power purchase agreement for a single site, but rather a long-term nationwide portfolio target. Projects currently under construction in Ulsan and proposed plans for the Yeongnam and Southwest regions must be tracked separately.

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