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SK Telecom's 15GW AI data centers plan could reshape Asia infrastructure

Jul 4, 2026, 8:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Long-duration capex and speculative partner-driven upside could lift SKM once financing and anchor-tenancy terms are disclosed; immediate move uncertain pending details.

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SK Telecom unveiled a plan to build up to 15GW of AI data center capacity, with 5GW staged by 2029 and led by SKT within SK Group. Backed by government AI G3 strategy and rising global demand for compute power, the initiative implies massive capex and potential partnerships, potentially positioning SKM as Asia's AI infrastructure hub over the long term.

SK Telecom to pursue 15GW AI data centers; 5GW by 2029.
SK Group coordinates full-stack AI infra; SKT leads design, build, ops.
Ulsan site under construction; 2GW SE cluster and 1GW SW planned.
1GW capex ~KRW70 trillion; 15GW could exceed KRW1,000 trillion total.
McKinsey forecasts 19–22% annual data center demand growth; 2030 US shortfall ~15GW.

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