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STT GDC launches 30MW data centre in South Korea
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched its first facility in South Korea, offering up to 30MW of capacity at the STT Seoul 1 site. This expansion aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the region. The new carrier-neutral data center is designed with high resilience, efficiency standards, and advanced security features.
Key points
- The STT Seoul 1 facility provides up to 30MW of IT load capacity across a large area in Seoul's Gasan-dong district.
- STT GDC operates the site through a joint venture with local partner Hyosung Heavy Industries, which holds a 40% stake.
- The South Korean data center market is projected for significant growth, increasing from $5.04bn in 2025 to $16.23bn by 2031.
- The facility was designed with high standards, including Uptime Institute Tier III Certification and a low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) below 1.3.
- STT GDC stated that the launch establishes an important foundation for its presence in Northeast Asia to support advanced workloads.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableThe South Korean data center market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 21% between 2025 and 2031.
- VerifiableSTT Seoul 1 features redundant power feeds, UPS systems, and generators capable of maintaining operation for up to 24 hours without refueling.
- VerifiableThe facility is designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) below 1.3.
Missing context
While the article mentions global players like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft are expanding in Seoul, it does not specify which major clients or hyperscalers will be the initial anchor tenants for STT Seoul 1.
Topic context
The full article is on the original publisher site.
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