Empyrion Digital, a digital infrastructure platform in Asia, has opened its KR1 Gangnam Data Center (KR1 GDC) in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul’s technology and innovation district. The 29.4MW IT load facility spans 30,714 square metres, and is purpose-built to support hyperscaler and enterprise customers requiring low latency and high-density infrastructure for AI and cloud computing needs.
In a press release Empyrion said that KR1 GDC leverages advanced cooling technologies and green by design principles, and is designed to maximise energy and water usage efficiencies and contribute to environmental sustainability.
“KR1 GDC is launched at a time when demand for high-quality, power-secured facilities in the Seoul metropolitan area far exceeds supply,” said Mark Fong, CEO of Empyrion Digital. “With South Korea advancing its goal to become a global AI powerhouse, KR1 GDC reflects Empyrion Digital’s foresight and execution in addressing this infrastructure gap.”
The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Eric Teo, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the Republic of Korea; Youngjun Jung, Vice Mayor of Seocho-gu Office, and other key business leaders in South Korea.
“The launch of the GDC comes at a time when Korea is growing its ambitions in AI and digital technology under the new Lee Jae-myung government,” said Teo, adding “The GDC is well positioned to support the growing infrastructure demands of Korea’s AI economy and contribute to building a robust and resilience data centre ecosystem.”
Hong Jin-wook, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Singapore, said, “Data centers are critical infrastructure that directly support the business activities and the everyday lives of our citizens.”
This data center is the company’s second operational asset in Asia, following the successful acquisition of SG1 Dodid in Singapore in 2021.
