Empyrion KR1: 40MW Gangnam AI-Ready Carrier-Neutral Facility
Status: Active / Fully Operational & Live Production Staging (Tracking June 2026) | Location: 224 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Gangnam Area, Seoul, 137-130, South Korea
Project Overview
The Empyrion Digital KR1 Gangnam Data Centre is a state-of-the-art, high-density digital infrastructure asset situated at 224 Yangjae-dong within Seoul's premium Gangnam technology corridor. Representing Empyrion Digital’s flagship deployment in South Korea, this 40 MW facility is custom-engineered to overcome the extreme grid limitations and space scarcity that prevent hyperscale expansions inside Seoul's core business districts. Formally launched and processing live production workloads through mid-2026, the 9-story vertical structure supplies 30,714 square meters of premium colocation space built explicitly for high-performance computing (HPC) and graphic processing unit (GPU) clusters. Developed through a core connectivity partnership with Sejong Telecom, KR1 integrates a carrier-neutral ecosystem right at the heart of the metro network. This strategic positioning allows international cloud service providers, gaming platforms, and enterprise AI developers to scale high-density cabinets while securing direct, ultra-low latency access to local dark fiber backbones and regional internet exchanges.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Empyrion KR1: 40MW Gangnam AI-Ready Carrier-Neutral Facility |
| Location | 224 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Gangnam Area, Seoul, 137-130, South Korea |
| Status | Active / Fully Operational & Live Production Staging (Tracking June 2026) |
| Commissioning | Reached Ready-for-Service (RFS) and officially launched operations in July 2025 |
| Total IT Load | ~40.0 MW net critical operational compute capacity |
| Total Capacity | 40.0 Megawatts (40 MW) gross single-site urban grid envelope |
| Tier Level | Tier III Compliant (Concurrently maintainable infrastructure blueprint) |
| Project Type | Greenfield Urban Core High-Density, AI-Ready & Carrier-Neutral Data Centre |
City Profile
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| City Name | Seoul |
| Population | ~9.4 million (Seoul city proper) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~26 million (Seoul Capital Area metropolitan region) |
| City GDP | ~US$400 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~US$42,000–45,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 / Alpha Global City |
| Key Strengths | Global financial center, technology and innovation hub, headquarters of major conglomerates (Samsung, LG, Hyundai), advanced infrastructure, world-class public transportation, strong education and research institutions, vibrant culture and tourism sector |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Empyrion Digital |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Sejong Telecom (Core Network Hub & IP Transit Integration Partner) |
| Construction Contractor | Leading Tier-1 South Korean Mission-Critical Civil Engineering Specialists |
| MEP Engineering | Empyrion Digital Advanced Facilities Engineering & Thermal Management Division |
| Network Connectivity | Highly dense carrier-neutral ecosystem deploying Sejong Telecom's primary network hub, offering native dark fiber paths, low-latency cross-connects, and diverse IP transit solutions |
| Power Infrastructure | Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Urban Sub-Grid (Dedicated on-site transformers and underground high-voltage infrastructure isolation) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 40 MW gross ultimate IT capacity delivered via ultra-stable, high-amperage risers optimized for accelerated computing architectures |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ block-redundant static solid-state UPS configurations backed by industrial-grade rapid-start standby diesel generators |
| Cooling System | Next-generation Statepoint Liquid Cooling System (SPLC) paired with integrated photovoltaic building walls to maximize water and energy efficiency |
| Connectivity | Minimum of 4 concrete-hardened subterranean network vaults ensuring absolute fiber loop path diversity and route safety |
| PUE Target | Highly optimized annualized operating efficiency profile minimizing technical overhead within a compact urban architectural footprint |
| Energy Mix | Green building design utilizing on-site solar energy capture walls and closed-loop liquid-to-chip heat rejection layouts aligned with ISO 14001 benchmarks |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2022 - Q3 |
| Construction Start | 2023 - Q2 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2025 - Q3 (July 2025 Operational Launch) |
| Full Buildout | 2026 - Q1 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Multi-hundred million dollar long-term asset deployment under Seraya Partners' regional digital infrastructure fund |
| Funding | Direct institutional equity from Seraya Partners, structured green infrastructure credit lines, and local project finance syndications |