SK Telecom has announced the launch of its new sovereign AI Infrastructure, providing GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) based on the latest NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. It is expected to contribute significantly to nationwide AI infrastructure expansion and the growth of the South Korean AI industry.
In a press release, the company revealed that the newly launched platform features one of Korea’s largest GPU clusters, consisting of over 1,000 NVIDIA BlackwellGPUs integrated into a single cluster. The cluster is named “Haein” (해인, 海印), inspired by Haeinsa Temple, where the Tripitaka Koreana (a UNESCO World Heritage collection of over 80,000 Buddhist scriptures) is stored. The name reflects the intention to establish this cluster as a key part of Korea’s sovereign AI infrastructure.
“Haein Cluster’s GPUaaS will serve as a catalyst for enhancing both customer and national AI competitiveness,” said Kim Myoung Gook, head of GPUaaS Business Office at SK Telecom. “As an AI infrastructure provider, we are committed to building the nation’s AI superhighway.”
In particular, this Haein Cluster has secured a role in the Ministry of Science and ICT’s program for enhancing the foundation of AI computing resource utilization as part of “Proprietary AI Foundation Model” Project. It will actively contribute to the development of national AI foundation models with global competitiveness.
The AI Foundation Model program aims to strengthen Korea’s AI competitiveness on the global stage and advance the national AI ecosystem. Through this program, SK Telecom plans to develop its Gasan AI data center (AIDC) into a core infrastructure hub for the growth of Korea’s AI industry.
