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Samsung SDS breaks ground on AI data center in Gumi
Samsung SDS has commenced construction of a hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. The facility is being built on a 46,000-square-meter site in Gongdan-dong and is designed to support high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) and power-intensive IT equipment.
The center will begin with an initial power capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), with plans to expand to a maximum of 120 MW to meet increasing AI infrastructure demands. The project is a key component of Samsung Group’s broader 60 trillion won ($44.6 billion) investment plan to transform the Yeongnam region into a global hub for physical AI innovation.
Construction is being managed by Samsung C&T, with completion targeted for late 2028. Following a three-month trial period, the facility is expected to begin full server room operations by March 2029. The data center will serve as a core infrastructure for Samsung’s manufacturing robot transformation (RX) initiatives and AI-driven industrial automation.
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Gumi · Lee June-hee · Samsung C&T · Samsung Group · Samsung SDS
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The facility will have an initial power capacity of 60 MW, expandable to 120 MW. www.imaeil.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.koreatimes.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Samsung SDS has begun construction of an AI data center in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. www.imaeil.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.koreatimes.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Samsung SDS previously disclosed an investment of 427.3 billion won for the Gumi AI data center. www.hani.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gumi City provided fast-track administrative support to shorten the licensing process. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The data center will support manufacturing robot transformation (RX) and AI learning for precision robots. www.imaeil.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.koreatimes.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. www.imaeil.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.koreatimes.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project is part of a 60 trillion won investment plan for the Yeongnam region. www.hani.co.kr · www.koreatimes.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The facility will utilize a hybrid cooling system combining air and liquid cooling. www.koreatimes.co.kr