{"generated_at": "2026-11-11T09:01:14.475901+00:00", "key_stats": {"computed": "2026-11-11T08:47:55.808422+00:00", "constraint": null, "dcpi_score": 21.7, "excess": null, "facility_count": 84, "mw_reporting_count": 4, "name": "Seoul", "recent_deals": [{"buyer": "LG", "date": null, "id": "ext_575bbb581ab2ebe8a033", "mw": null, "seller": null, "source_url": "https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/lg-says-it-will-invest-additional-910m-in-200mw-data-center-near-seoul/", "type": "investment", "value": 910.0, "value_unit": "usd_millions"}], "slug": "seoul", "state": "KR", "top_operators": [{"count": 3, "name": "LG Uplus Corp."}, {"count": 3, "name": "KINX Inc."}, {"count": 3, "name": "Equinix"}, {"count": 3, "name": "LG CNS"}, {"count": 2, "name": "Digital Edge"}], "total_mw": 200.0, "verdict": "AVOID"}, "model": "claude-haiku-4-5", "name": "Seoul", "narrative_md": "Seoul's tracked data center portfolio spans 84 facilities totaling 200 MW across operational, under-construction, and planned assets. The market is fragmented among four operators each running three facilities\u2014LG Uplus Corp., KINX Inc., Equinix, and LG CNS\u2014alongside Digital Edge with two tracked sites.\n\nOperators pursuing expansion will encounter material friction on the power sourcing side.\n\nDeal flow shows targeted rather than broad-based growth. This project, distinct from Digital Realty's completed second facility (first announced in 2021), indicates multiple operators are advancing Seoul-based development. LG's $910M commitment underscores confidence in market fundamentals, though the investment's specific allocation\u2014whether toward new capacity, upgrades, or operations\u2014remains unspecified.\n\nForward expansion in Seoul will depend on resolving grid-side friction rather than operator willingness to build.", "slug": "seoul", "word_count": 223, "_gated": true, "_locked_fields": ["constraint", "constraint_score", "excess", "excess_power_score", "time_to_power_months", "top_opportunities_json", "top_risks_json"], "_upgrade_cta": "BUILD/CAUTION/AVOID verdicts, the composite score and the market list are free. The DCPI sub-scores (excess-power, grid-constraint, time-to-power) and risk/opportunity detail unlock with the DC Hub plan with every tool: https://dchub.cloud/pricing."}