Naver Selects Hyundai Construction as Preferred Negotiation Partner for Sejong Data Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Naver announced on the 7th that it has selected Hyundai Construction as the preferred negotiation partner for the Phase 1 civil engineering and construction consulting of the second data center "Gak Sejong" being built in Sejong City.

Gak Sejong covers a site area of 293,697㎡, with a building area including server and operational support facilities of 40,594㎡. Site preparation work will begin this month, aiming for completion in 2022. Naver's first data center is currently operating in Chuncheon.

In the previously conducted construction company selection bidding, the proposed project cost, operating expenses, appropriateness, and team composition by each construction company were thoroughly verified, and Naver stated that they confirmed rigorously that there are no factors threatening safety during the groundbreaking and operation processes.

Naver said, "Naver Data Center Gak Sejong is a large-scale project that only top-tier general contractors can undertake, and since rapid project advancement is necessary, we will strive to complete negotiations early and ensure transparent groundbreaking." They added, "The bidding guidelines include instructions to utilize local partner companies during construction to contribute to the development of the regional economy."

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