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The KT partnership expands DigitalBridge’s presence in Asia following the close of DigitalBridge Partners III, which raised $11.7 billion
In sum – what to know:
DigitalBridge and KT are evaluating large-scale AI data center builds in Korea – including AI factory-type facilities that could reach gigawatt scale and require multi-billion-dollar investment.
The partnership deepens DigitalBridge’s focus on Asia under its new DBP III fund – which targets developed markets such as South Korea for accelerated AI and cloud infrastructure deployment.
KT is expanding its AI-specific data center strategy – reviewing options for resilient, efficient GPU-ready capacity as AI workloads climb in Korea and across the region.
DigitalBridge Group and Korean carrier KT Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developing next-generation AI data centers in South Korea.
Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will evaluate opportunities to build large-scale AI and cloud infrastructure in the Asian country, including AI factory-style data centers that could reach gigawatt-scale capacity.
“With the surge in generative AI, cloud adoption, and global data demand, Korea is rapidly emerging as a central hub for AI infrastructure in Asia,” said Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge. “Our collaboration with KT reflects our continued commitment to developing and operating next-generation digital infrastructure globally. Korea’s strong connectivity ecosystem, technology leadership, and policy support make it an ideal market for AI-era investment.”
DigitalBridge oversees roughly $108 billion in digital infrastructure assets as of September 2025 and operates a wide-ranging platform covering data centers, fiber, towers, and edge assets. The KT partnership expands DigitalBridge’s presence in Asia following the close of DigitalBridge Partners III, which raised $11.7 billion including $4.5 billion in co-investment commitments. Developed Asian markets, including South Korea, are expected to be a priority for the fund.
In Asia-Pacific, DigitalBridge-backed operators have secured $1.6 billion for regional growth, including a hyperscale development of more than 300 MW in Johor, Malaysia, bringing the region’s capacity to about 1 GW across multiple markets.
KT has been developing high-performance GPU clusters and energy-efficient facilities and working with international technology partners to strengthen Korea’s AI data center ecosystem.
Woojin Jung, head of strategy and business consulting group at KT, said the company is assessing different approaches to secure reliable and efficient AI-ready data center capacity amid rising AI demand. He added that KT and DigitalBridge aim to pursue both domestic and international opportunities to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions for customers.
In September, U.S. firm OpenAI had expressed interest in constructing a data center in South Korea while strengthening partnerships with major local conglomerates, aligning with the government’s push for sovereign artificial intelligence (AI).
Korean press reports noted that the firm behind ChatGPT made the remarks on September 10, during the launch of its Korean office. At that time, OpenAI’s Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon said the company was open to exploring data center opportunities and expanding cooperation with Korean firms.
