Jun 19, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Alibaba Cloud has confirmed that a second data center will launch in South Korea by the end of this month (June 2025), noting that the expansion of its infrastructure is due to growing demand in the country for its cloud computing and AI services from local businesses.
"In line with the rapid advancement of AI-based technologies and increasing digital demand across industries, Alibaba Cloud has been continuously expanding its infrastructure in South Korea," said Yoon Yong-joon, country manager for South Korea at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
"Through the launch of this second data centre, Alibaba Cloud will provide customers with more resilient and adaptable cloud environments, ultimately fostering AI innovation across various sectors and expanding the digital ecosystem.”
“Thanks to Alibaba Cloud’s strong global infrastructure, our platform provides not only a rich and seamless online shopping experience for Korean consumers, but also for customers in Southeast Asia,” said Lee Cheol-ho, CEO of Lala Station. “With Alibaba Cloud’s support, we have been able to scale our operations and enhance engagement with our audience across diverse markets.”
