Gumi City seeks local participation in 3 trillion won Samsung AI center project

Gumi City is taking administrative steps to ensure that the 3 trillion won Samsung SDS AI data center project serves as a catalyst for the local economy. During a 'Samsung C&T & Local Construction Company Win-Win Cooperation Matching Day' held on October 15, Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho requested that Samsung C&T ensure local companies participate in at least 30% of the construction work.

This event, noted as the first of its kind hosted independently by a basic local government, allowed 30 local construction firms to engage in one-on-one consultations with representatives from Samsung C&T’s outsourcing, procurement, and safety departments, as well as Samsung SDS field officials. While local companies have already secured contracts for piling and temporary water supply work, the city aims to expand participation in future phases.

Samsung C&T representatives stated they would work to discover capable local companies to participate in various sites. Gumi City plans to monitor the registration progress of participating firms and will visit Samsung C&T headquarters in late November to continue discussions regarding expanded cooperation.