Bank of Korea Gwangju-Jeonnam 'Data Center Status and Future Challenges' Forum

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju-Jeonnam branch of the Bank of Korea recently held a regional economic forum by inviting experts in AI and data center fields under the theme of 'Current Status and Future Tasks of Data Centers.'

At this forum, participants discussed ways to effectively utilize the AI data center being established in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region for regional economic development.

They suggested the need to allow AI companies nationwide to use the AI-centered industrial convergence complex facilities being created in Gwangju and to expand the application industries of this data to various fields such as automobiles, healthcare, and cultural content.

In particular, they emphasized the necessity of preparing a master plan covering Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk, and building a system where each data center within the region is linked at the mega economic zone level.

Considering that the Gwangju-Jeonnam region is rich in renewable energy such as offshore wind power, making carbon neutrality achievable, and that land prices are low, it is evaluated that the site competitiveness is superior to other regions when constructing additional data centers.

Furthermore, it is expected that building data centers will contribute not only to the regional economy but also to the advancement of AI-related industries nationwide.

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