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Gangwon Secures Major AI Data Center Project, Promising Economic Boom

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Woo Sang-ho, a candidate for Gangwon provincial governor, announced the successful attraction of a major AI data center project to Gangneung.
  • The project involves an investment of 20 to 70 trillion won over 10 years, potentially creating over 200,000 jobs.
  • Woo emphasized that this is a concrete plan, not just a campaign promise, and aims to revitalize Gangwon's economy.

As the Democratic Party's candidate for Gangwon Provincial Governor, I am proud to announce a landmark achievement that will redefine the economic landscape of our province: the successful attraction of a major AI data center to Gangneung. This is not merely a campaign pledge; it is the culmination of extensive negotiations and a concrete plan that promises to inject unprecedented investment and create a wealth of opportunities for the people of Gangwon.

I will create pride in living in Gangwon Province and hope that you can get a job at a large company even in Gangwon Province.

· Woo Sang-hoExpressing his vision for economic revitalization in Gangwon.

This initiative, spearheaded by one of South Korea's top five conglomerates, represents a potential investment ranging from 20 to 70 trillion won over the next decade. The ripple effect of such a colossal project is immense, with projections indicating the creation of over 200,000 jobs, not just in the data center's direct operations but also in related industries. This will fundamentally alter Gangwon's industrial map, providing our residents with the hope and pride of securing high-skilled employment within their home province, a stark contrast to the current trend of youth out-migration.

We have requested investment in Gangwon Province from the senior management of a company among the top 5 in Korea, and have been in consultation. The senior management of the company visited Chuncheon and consulted directly.

· Woo Sang-hoDetailing the process of attracting the data center investment.

My opponent, Kim Jin-tae, has questioned the specifics, demanding the corporate partner's name be revealed. However, transparency must be balanced with strategic execution. Revealing the partner prematurely could jeopardize the deal, especially given the history of unfulfilled promises by politicians regarding major industrial investments in Gangwon. My commitment is to deliver tangible results, not just rhetoric. This AI data center is poised to be a cornerstone of Gangwon's future, fostering innovation, creating sustainable employment, and ensuring that our province thrives, not just survives.

The Gangwon provincial economy has been in negative growth for the past two consecutive years.

· Woo Sang-hoHighlighting the urgent need for new industrial investment in Gangwon.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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