InvestmentJul 6, 2026, 06:08 AM
KT Corp to Invest KRW 18T in AX Platform, AI Data Centers, Network
AI Summary
KT Corp announced a comprehensive future business and management plan to transform into an AX Platform Company, involving significant investments totaling KRW 18 trillion. The plan includes KRW 4 trillion for cybersecurity and IT systems, KRW 8 trillion for network infrastructure over three years, and KRW 6 trillion for AX infrastructure over the next five years. These investments aim to establish an AX hub in Asia and drive mid-term growth, with a focus on AI Data Centers and submarine cable capacity.
Key Highlights
- KT Corp plans KRW 18 trillion in total investments over 3-5 years.
- KRW 4 trillion for cybersecurity and IT systems over 3 years.
- KRW 8 trillion for network infrastructure over 3 years.
- KRW 6 trillion for AX infrastructure over 5 years.
- KRW 5 trillion of AX investment allocated to AI Data Centers.
- KRW 1 trillion of AX investment allocated to submarine cables.
- Aims to secure 1GW of AI Data Center capacity over 5 years.
- Aims to secure 90 Tbps of submarine cable capacity over 5 years.
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