KT Cloud Data Centers: Cheongju Data Center

The KT Cheongju IDC (Cheongju Data Center) is located at 12, 1 Sunhwan-ro 1063beon-gil, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. It is operated by KT Corporation / KT Cloud under its IDC (Internet Data Center) and cloud service portfolio.

Cheongju is positioned away from Seoul’s core, offering geographic diversification for customers seeking risk-mitigated infrastructure outside the capital region. As part of KT’s national IDC network (with ~14 facilities across Korea) it supports enterprises, public sector, and cloud operations that require connectivity to KT’s backbone and regional redundancy.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Total power capacity: ~20 MW (as publicly cited in real estate listing)
• Power density: ~4 kW per rack (as stated in real estate listing summary)
• Redundant power systems including UPS and backup generators (unspecified configuration) 
• Cooling: chilled-water cooling system to maintain controlled temperature / humidity levels 
• Carrier-neutral capability (multiple providers, fiber path diversity) 
• Redundant / resilient infrastructure to support continuous operation (implied from “redundant power systems”) 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 on-site security personnel, CCTV surveillance, and biometric access controls (as cited in real-estate listing)
• Multiple layers of physical security (e.g. access control systems) are indicated in public descriptions
• While no specific ISO, SOC, or compliance certificates for this facility were publicly confirmed, KT Cloud promotes enterprise-grade IDC offerings in its corporate materials.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral model: customers can select among multiple telco / network providers. 
• Diverse fiber entry routes to provide network path redundancy and resilience 
• Integration with KT’s national telecom backbone and cloud network to provide low-latency transit and connectivity across South Korea
• Interconnection services likely available to link other KT Cloud DC sites nationwide for redundancy and data mobility 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises requiring stable, scalable infrastructure outside the Seoul metro to diversify regional risk
• Public sector and government institutions in Chungcheong region and central Korea
• Cloud / SaaS companies wanting to leverage KT’s backbone and local IDC footprint
• Service providers and telcos that need a reliable, carrier-neutral facility connected to KT’s network
• Organizations requiring moderate to high power density (4 kW/rack) in a secure data center environment