Nvidia partners with SK Telecom, SK hynix to build gigawatt-scale AI Cloud by 2027
NVDA•Nvidia will collaborate with SK Telecom to construct a gigawatt-scale AI Cloud in Korea, with the first factory scheduled online in 2027. It also struck a multi-year partnership with SK hynix to co-develop advanced memory components critical for AI systems facing global shortages.
1. Joint AI Cloud venture
Nvidia and SK Telecom will build a gigawatt-scale AI Cloud in Korea, aiming to bring the first manufacturing facility online in 2027. The infrastructure will support sovereign, physical and agentic AI services for enterprises across Korea, with plans to expand into wider Asia regions.
2. Multi-year memory chip collaboration
Nvidia has entered a multi-year technology partnership with SK hynix to co-develop advanced memory components tailored for AI hardware. This collaboration targets extended development cycles and fabrication challenges, seeking to bolster supply for high-demand AI systems.
3. Strategic significance and market context
Nvidia’s market value has topped $5 trillion as global AI infrastructure spending accelerates. SK Group has pledged to double silicon wafer capacity, though executives warn memory chip shortages could persist until 2030, underscoring the importance of these partnerships.
