{"id":80755,"date":"2026-07-09T22:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/80755\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T22:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:07:20","slug":"sk-telecom-skm-announces-plan-for-15gw-ai-data-center-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/80755\/","title":{"rendered":"SK Telecom (SKM) Announces Plan for 15GW AI Data Center Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (NYSE:SKM<\/a>) is one of the undervalued stocks to buy according to the Wall Street<\/a>. On July 5, SK Telecom announced a plan to construct an AI data center capacity of up to 15GW, aiming to establish South Korea as a primary AI infrastructure hub in Asia. The company will spearhead the project by utilizing SK Group’s full-stack capabilities in semiconductors, energy solutions, and data center operations to address the surging global demand for high-performance computing infrastructure. <\/p>\n

The project will be rolled out in stages, with an initial 5GW of capacity scheduled to come online starting in 2029. This includes the expansion of the current Ulsan facility into a GW-scale cluster and new developments in the southeastern and southwestern regions. The initiative is designed to align with the South Korean government’s “AI G3” strategy and is positioned as a national strategic asset, comparable in scale to historical infrastructure milestones like the Gyeongbu Expressway. <\/p>\n

\"SK<\/a> SK Telecom (SKM) Announces Plan for 15GW AI Data Center Capacity <\/p>\n

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To manage the substantial capital requirements (potentially reaching KRW 70 trillion for a 1GW-class facility) SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (NYSE:SKM) plans to utilize a combination of internal investment, project financing, and long-term contracts with global anchor tenants. <\/p>\n

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (NYSE:SKM) is a South Korean telecommunications giant. It provides mobile voice, data, and wireless broadband services, along with enterprise solutions such as cloud, AI, and security platforms. The company also invests in digital businesses, including media, e-commerce, and mobility services. <\/p>\n

While we acknowledge the potential of SKM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the <\/a>best short-term AI stock<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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