해남 국가AI컴퓨팅센터 확정…특별법 속도 내야 (뉴스데스크 2026.3.18 광주MBC)

(Anchor) With Haenam finally confirmed as the site for the National AI Computing Center—a location that had garnered significant interest regarding whether it would be Gwangju or Jeonnam—a green light has been given for the establishment of an AI industry ecosystem in the southwestern region of Jeonnam. However, as the relevant legislation remains pending in the National Assembly, there are calls for institutional support. Reporter Park Jong-ho reports. (Reporter) The construction of the National AI Computing Center in Solasido, Haenam, Jeonnam has been finally confirmed. A consortium led by Samsung SDS and including major domestic AI companies such as Naver Cloud and KT will establish a special purpose corporation to push forward with the project. This is a large-scale project with an investment of approximately 2.9 trillion won from this year through 2030. The center will be constructed on a site of approximately 79,000 square meters within the Solasido Data Center Park, and construction is scheduled to begin as early as this coming July. * Myeong Hyeon-gwan, Mayor of Haenam County "Since the location for the National AI Computing Center has been finally confirmed as Haenam, our Haenam County will spare no administrative support to ensure the project proceeds without setbacks, from the groundbreaking this year to completion in 2028." While the foundation for the AI ​​data industry is being rapidly established, the refinement of related regulations has not yet kept pace. Infrastructure such as abundant renewable energy, water resources, and large-scale sites has been secured, but the relevant legislation to utilize them has not yet passed the National Assembly. The People Power Party also recently visited Haenam and expressed its intention to review the bill, but whether it will be processed in the first half of the year remains uncertain. Kim Won-yi, Member of the National Assembly "Let's fast-track the so-called RE100 National Industrial Complex Act. Discussions were held in March, and it is being said that we will push to fast-track it at an appropriate time once the plenary session opens in March." With the successful bid to host the National AI Computing Center, the foundation for the AI ​​industry, including the attraction of data centers and related companies, has gained momentum. As the southwestern region of Jeonnam draws a blueprint to leap forward as a national AI industry hub, the ball has now passed to the National Assembly. This is Park Jong-ho from MBC News. #NationalAIComputingCenter #DataCenter #AIIndustry