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News of the Groundbreaking for an AI Data Center in the Wonju Danggu-dong Urban High-Tech Industrial Complex

It has been reported that construction has begun on an AI data center project in Danggu-dong, Wonju, comprising three 40-MW buildings and operational and support facilities.

Release Date2026-01-19
Project SiteWonju, Gangwon Province
Parties involvedWonju City · MegaData Korea
Current StageAnnouncement of Construction Start

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01Total project cost announced at approximately 1.4 trillion won
02Plans for three 40-MW buildings
03Total 99 MW · Expansion plan for up to 120 MW

AI-DC KOREA ANALYSIS

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This is a compilation of industry reports prepared by the Korea Data Center Association. The figures of 99 MW in total and a maximum expansion of 120 MW are treated as development plan figures, not completed capacity.

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