KT breaks ground on 50MW data center in Ansan, South Korea

South Korean operator breaks ground on 50MW facility as part of 1GW deployment plan.

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·23 Oct 2026, 11:08·South Korea

KT breaks ground on 50MW data center in Ansan, South Korea

South Korean telecommunications operator KT has started construction on a 50MW data centre situated in Ansan. The scheme represents the latest phase of the group's long-term plan to build out 1GW of total facility footprint by 2031. The project reflects ongoing momentum in regional infrastructure buildouts designed to support growing enterprise demand.

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