South Korea Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2026-2031: Coverage of 58 Existing Facilities, 26 Upcoming Facilities, and 16+ Locations

South Korea Data‑Center Investment Outlook 2026‑2031: A Quantitative Analysis for 2026 Decision‑Makers { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "South Korea Data‑Center Investment Outlook 2026‑2031: A Quantitative Analysis for 2026 Decision‑Makers", "description": "Explore the 2026‑2031 outlook for South Korea data‑center investment. Get insights on capacity growth, edge computing, green incentives, and AI‑driven operations in 2026.", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Senior Technology Journalist" }, "datePublished": "2026-01-15", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Tech Insight Media" } } South Korea Data‑Center Investment Outlook 2026‑2031: A Quantitative Analysis for 2026 Decision‑Makers The South Korean data‑center market is on a trajectory of robust expansion, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5 % from 2026 to 2031. This quantitative briefing translates the latest intelligence into actionable metrics—capacity forecasts, edge adoption curves, green energy incentives, and AI‑powered operational efficiencies—that technical executives can leverage to shape investment strategy today. Key Market Drivers The outlook is underpinned by five core forces that collectively lift capital deployment from KRW 4.6 trillion in 2026 to KRW 9.2 trillion by 2031: Public‑sector digital transformation : E‑government and smart‑city initiatives inject roughly KRW 2.3 trillion in capex. SME cloud adoption surge : Anticipated to double demand for managed services, adding KRW 1.8 trillion in revenue. Edge computing roll‑out : A 25 % increase in edge sites cuts latency costs and opens new monetization channels. Green energy incentives : Renewable‑powered facilities enjoy up to 30 % lower operating expenses, attracting premium tenants. Geopolitical stability & trade agreements : Favorable regulatory conditions boost FDI by an estimated KRW 1.0 trillion. Capacity and Efficiency Forecasts (2026‑2031) Current infrastructure