DigitalBridge Group, Inc., a leading global digital infrastructure investor, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KT Corporation, a major South Korean telecommunications provider. This partnership aims to collaborate on the development of next-generation AI data centers in Korea, marking DigitalBridge's first major collaboration with a Korean telecom. The initiative will explore the development of large-scale, gigawatt-scale "AI factory" data centers, representing multi-billion-dollar investments to support the region's growing demand for generative AI and cloud services.
DigitalBridge and KT Corporation sign an MOU for AI data centers in South Korea.
The partnership will explore building gigawatt-scale, AI factory-type data centers.
This is DigitalBridge's first collaboration with a major Korean telecommunications company.
The move aligns with Korea's emergence as a central AI infrastructure hub in Asia.
The initiative is a key deployment focus for DigitalBridge's $11.7 billion DBP III fund.
It supports the global surge in demand for high-density, sustainable digital infrastructure.
This collaboration underscores Korea's rapid emergence as a critical hub for AI infrastructure in the Asian market. The country's strong connectivity ecosystem, technological leadership, and supportive government policies make it an ideal location for large-scale AI investments. The partnership leverages KT's nationwide high-speed network and data center expertise with DigitalBridge's global scale and investment prowess to build the foundational infrastructure required for the AI era.
The MOU with KT represents a significant strategic expansion for DigitalBridge in Asia, following the recent close of its $11.7 billion DigitalBridge Partners III fund. Asia, and specifically developed markets like South Korea, is a key focus area for capital deployment from this fund. This initiative extends DigitalBridge's global momentum in data center development, which includes over $40 billion in North American AI and cloud infrastructure investments and a growing 1-gigawatt footprint across the Asia-Pacific region in markets like Malaysia, Japan, and Australia.
The proposed data centers are envisioned as next-generation "AI factories," which are specialized facilities designed to support the immense computational demands of training and running large AI models. These facilities require significant power, potentially scaling to gigawatt capacity, and represent multi-billion-dollar investments. Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, stated, “With the surge in generative AI, cloud adoption, and global data demand, Korea is rapidly emerging as a central hub for AI infrastructure in Asia. Our collaboration with KT reflects our continued commitment to developing and operating next-generation digital infrastructure globally."
This partnership positions both companies at the forefront of building the resilient and efficient AI data center capacity needed to power the next wave of digital transformation in Asia and beyond.
About DigitalBridge
DigitalBridge is a leading global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure. With a heritage of more than 30 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem, including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure, DigitalBridge manages $108 billion of infrastructure assets on behalf of its limited partners and shareholders. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
About KT
KT is Korea’s leading AI transformation (AX) company, driving future innovation as an “AICT enterprise” by leveraging its comprehensive ICT capabilities across telecommunications, media, cloud, and AI. By integrating AI, big data, and cloud technologies, KT delivers new value to customers and society, while strengthening its competitiveness in both domestic and global markets through strategic partnerships and investments.
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