STT GDC Launches First Data Center in South Korea, Plans 30MW Capacity

en.Wedoany.com Reported - ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched its first data center in South Korea, STT Seoul 1, developed in partnership with Hyosung Heavy Industries, which holds a 40% stake.

South Korea is regarded as a growth market for digital services and infrastructure, with demand for computing power continuing to rise. STT Seoul 1 aligns with STT GDC's investment strategy of focusing on markets where demand for digital services grows in tandem with infrastructure development.

The facility is located in Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, with a building area of approximately 40,000 square meters and a planned IT load capacity of 30MW. The project is expected to be fully operational by June 2026, supporting hyperscale, enterprise workloads, and high-density computing applications.

The launch ceremony was attended by local and international representatives, reflecting collaboration in digital infrastructure development. The project aligns with South Korea's national plans to expand AI and digital capabilities.

In terms of technical design, STT Seoul 1 emphasizes high availability and energy efficiency, having obtained the Uptime Institute's Tier III Design Certification (TCDD), indicating that the design meets defined redundancy and uptime standards. Key features include dual power feeds and redundant DR UPS systems, capable of supporting up to 24 hours of continuous operation during power outages.

The cooling system utilizes thermal energy storage technology, with a designed Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.3. The project also meets LEED Gold certification standards, reflecting environmental performance and architectural design advantages.

The partnership between STT GDC and Hyosung Heavy Industries combines international data center development expertise with local industrial capabilities, supporting the construction of infrastructure serving both domestic and international workloads. STT Seoul 1 increases data center capacity in South Korea, aiming to support AI and cloud computing demands within the region's digital infrastructure landscape.

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