South Korea Unveils Sovereign-AI Program Targeting 8.4GW Data Center Capacity by 2029

South Korea has launched a sovereign-AI program with ambitious plans to establish 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity by 2029, escalating to 18.4 GW by 2035. This initiative involves a planned investment totaling $919 billion, with the initial phase allocating capacity across major domestic groups like SK Group, GS Group, and Naver. The program also includes a government-led competition to select a national foundation-model champion, underscoring a significant national investment in AI infrastructure.