( July 29, 2026, 05:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The South Korean government on Wednesday launched a public-private alliance to spearhead efforts to foster businesses involved in the design, construction and operation of artificial intelligence data centers as a national strategic industry. The alliance's steering committee includes Naver Cloud, SK Telecom, FuriosaAI and nine other major companies, with the Science and ICT Minister and SK Telecom CEO serving as co-chairs, the ministry said. It comprises working groups focused on AI data-center supply, demand and infrastructure, along with a task force dedicated to commercializing AI data-center exports.The statement is attached (in Korean)....
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