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Naver targets gigawatt-scale AI with Nvidia DSX

Naver will expand its AI infrastructure with Nvidia's DSX platform from an initial 55 megawatts toward gigawatt-scale at its GAK Sejong data center. The June 7 announcement accelerates South Korea's sovereign AI push and deepens ties between the internet company and the chipmaker.

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Naver targets gigawatt-scale AI with Nvidia DSX
Naver and Nvidia announced on June 7 that the South Korean internet company will expand its AI infrastructure using Nvidia's DSX platform, starting at 55 megawatts and targeting gigawatt-scale deployment. The expansion begins at Naver's GAK Sejong data center in Sejong, South Korea.

Naver scales AI factories on Nvidia technology. The partnership will see Naver build gigawatt-scale AI factories on the Nvidia platform. Initial deployment starts with 55 megawatts at the GAK Sejong site.
Naver has previously unveiled a Korean AI model that rivals OpenAI's GPT-4.1.

The announcement aligns with South Korea's accelerating sovereign AI push. Naver aims to strengthen its domestic AI capabilities through this infrastructure expansion.

Expansion ties into broader Korean AI ambitions. The move comes as South Korean tech giants chart AI-driven paths. Naver has previously unveiled a Korean AI model that rivals OpenAI's GPT-4.1.

Nvidia continues to support regional AI infrastructure builds. The company has backed similar efforts, including IREN's 5GW push tied to a US$2.1 billion stake.
The partnership will see Naver build gigawatt-scale AI factories on the Nvidia platform.

Partnership reflects growing Asia AI supply chain focus. Related developments include Nvidia courting Korean giants for robotics expansion and talks between SK Group and Foxconn on deeper Taiwan-Korea AI ties. Naver also partnered with TCS on AI and cloud in India during a Korea-India summit.

The DSX platform deployment marks a concrete step in Naver's data center growth. Industry momentum around AI data centers and semiconductors continues to build in the region.
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