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  • South Korea Denies Reports of Troop Deployment to Hormuz Strait
    South Korea Denies Reports of Troop Deployment to Hormuz Strait The Blue House denied reports on September 3 that the South Korean government has decided to deploy troops to the Hormuz Strait. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Blue House stated in a notice that "no decision has been made on the related matter," dismissing the reports.Additionally, the government reiterated its existing position, stating, "We have been closely discussing practical measures for the swift restoration of freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait and for peace and stability in the Middle East with the international community." Earlier that day, a media outlet reported that the government was leaning toward a positive decision regarding troop deployment to the Hormuz Strait and was reviewing the content to submit a troop deployment agreement to the National Assembly soon.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 21:48:00
  • Concerns Rise Over Site Verification in National Medical School Selection
    Concerns Rise Over Site Verification in National Medical School Selection Controversy surrounding the selection process for a new national medical school in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, is escalating in the political arena. Sunchon National University narrowly edged out Mokpo National University by just 1.30 points, with the issue of site acquisition for the proposed medical school and hospital becoming a focal point of debate.On September 3, Seo Mi-hwa, a senior member of the Democratic Party, raised strong questions about the evaluation process after receiving a report from the Gwangju Integrated Special City and the Jeonnam Research Institute regarding the candidate university selection for the new national medical school.Seo specifically highlighted the issue of Sunchon National University's site acquisition. She stated, "Above all, the lack of secured land for Sunchon National University poses the greatest risk for establishing the medical school. Mokpo National University has been working for a long time to secure land for its medical school, while Sunchon National University entered the evaluation with a conditional agreement that relies on future confirmation of site acquisition."According to available documents, Sunchon National University proposed a site of 151,719 square meters near the drama filming location in Jorye-dong, Suncheon. On August 12, Suncheon City, the Suncheon City Council, and Sunchon National University signed a memorandum of understanding to lease the city-owned land for free if the establishment of the national medical school is confirmed.As a result, the ownership of the land currently lies with Suncheon City, not Sunchon National University. This means that the university does not own the land but would secure usage rights through a free lease if the medical school is established.In contrast, Mokpo National University has presented approximately 50,000 pyeong of state-owned land for the construction of its medical school and hospital during the evaluation process.The key issue is how the differing statuses of land acquisition were reflected in the actual evaluation. According to evaluation materials released on September 3, the "certainty of site and location acquisition" was rated on a five-point scale. However, five of the eight evaluators awarded the same score to both universities, while the remaining three gave only a 0.5-point difference.This raises concerns that the evaluation did not adequately differentiate between already secured land and land that is contingent on future acquisition.Seo questioned the fairness of the evaluation, stating, "A university without even the minimum legal requirement of land participated in the evaluation with just a blueprint, yet was assessed on the same basis as a university that already owns land."However, it is necessary to conduct further legal review before concluding that Sunchon National University's current lack of land constitutes a legal disqualification. The regulations for university establishment and operation generally require that the land be owned by the university. The Ministry of Education has previously stated that securing land ownership is a principle.Nonetheless, the Ministry has also indicated that if the land acquisition plan is deemed reasonable and feasible, it can be evaluated through the review process. Therefore, it remains to be seen how the free lease agreement with Suncheon City will be legally recognized in the process of establishing the national medical school.Consequently, the critical question is not whether Sunchon National University will be disqualified but rather how much the Jeonnam Research Institute considered these legal and administrative risks during the candidate selection process and reflected them in the scoring.The composition of the evaluation committee is also fueling the controversy. The detailed operational plan prepared by the Jeonnam Research Institute stipulated that the eight evaluators should be balanced across five specialized areas. In particular, it was confirmed that the area of "national university hospital operation and construction" should include individuals with experience in operating national university hospitals, as well as experts in hospital construction and medical facility design.However, of the eight evaluators, seven were from the medical field, and only one was a financial expert, with no experts in medical facility design or construction included. Furthermore, the selection of evaluators was finalized just before the evaluation. Although the evaluation took place on August 29, the final eight evaluators were confirmed by 6 p.m. on August 28, according to the Jeonnam Research Institute.There are concerns about whether the evaluation committee adequately reflected the expertise needed to assess the progress, administrative procedures, design and construction timelines, and land acquisition feasibility for the new medical school and hospital.The final score difference between the two universities was minimal, with Sunchon National University scoring 89.15 and Mokpo National University scoring 87.85. Notably, in the "faculty acquisition plan," Sunchon National University received 21.72 points, while Mokpo National University received 20.55 points, resulting in a 1.17-point difference. This means that most of the overall score difference of 1.30 points occurred in this category.Conversely, in the educational facility acquisition plan, Mokpo National University scored 18.57 points, slightly ahead of Sunchon National University's 18.22 points.Another point of contention raised by the political circles in the southwestern region is the issue of "medical vulnerability." The evaluation focused on five areas: the system for promoting the establishment of the medical school, educational facility acquisition plans, educational hospital acquisition plans, faculty acquisition plans, and the roles and responsibilities of the medical school and educational hospital. However, there was no independent indicator included to assess the degree of medical vulnerability in the regions being compared.Seo criticized this, stating, "It is contradictory not to evaluate medical vulnerability when establishing a medical school to improve the realities of medically underserved areas."The controversy has now escalated to the courts. On September 3, Mokpo National University filed a lawsuit against Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae, seeking to annul the selection and recommendation of candidate universities for the national medical school and requesting an injunction to suspend the effectiveness of the selection and recommendation.Mokpo National University argues that the verification of Sunchon National University's land acquisition plan does not adequately meet the legal requirements for establishing a medical school, among other issues.As a result, the controversy that has followed the announcement of candidate universities on August 30 has moved beyond a simple regional conflict or competition between universities, entering a phase where the appropriateness of evaluation criteria, the expertise of evaluators, and the legal feasibility of land acquisition plans are being scrutinized.Seo Mi-hwa urged, "No matter how tight the timeline is, how can we conduct such a hasty, unfair, and inadequate evaluation? Mayor Min Hyung-bae and the integrated special city must provide a detailed and convincing explanation of this evaluation to the residents of the southwestern region who are expressing their frustration."Ultimately, to resolve this controversy, there is a growing call for transparency in evaluation materials and objective verification rather than political disputes.Given the narrow margin of 1.30 points that could determine the fate of a 36-year regional aspiration, it is essential for the integrated special city and the Jeonnam Research Institute to provide clearer explanations regarding the legal review of Sunchon National University's land use plan, the detailed scoring criteria for "certainty of site and location acquisition," the absence of medical facility design and construction experts in the evaluation committee, the specific reasons for the 1.17-point difference in the faculty acquisition plan, and why medical vulnerability was excluded as a separate evaluation criterion.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 21:44:10
  • President Yoon Discusses Retirement Age Extension with Labor Leaders
    President Yoon Discusses Retirement Age Extension with Labor Leaders President Lee Jae-myung met with Kim Dong-myung, chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), and Yang Kyung-soo, chairman of the Korean Federation of Trade Unions (FKTU), to discuss the extension of the retirement age and the three major projects.According to Yonhap News on September 3, Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong reported that President Lee invited the leaders of the two major labor unions to the Blue House for a discussion on recent labor issues and the promotion of social dialogue.During the meeting, the president and the union leaders agreed that it is necessary to reach a conclusion on the retirement age extension legislation, which has been discussed by the National Assembly's special committee over the past year, through deliberation that reflects various interests by the end of the year.Additionally, President Lee emphasized the national importance of the three major projects, stating that their successful implementation is essential for strengthening national competitiveness and benefiting future generations.In response, the union leaders suggested that close communication and active participation from the labor sector are crucial for the successful advancement of these projects.They also conveyed the need to resolve labor-related issues in the ongoing discussions about the mega-special zone law through social dialogue involving both labor and management.Previously, the two major labor unions had strongly opposed the government's consideration of relaxing the 52-hour workweek for the semiconductor mega-special zone in the Honam region and demanded a meeting with President Lee.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 21:04:10
  • Gyeonggi Province Mayor Calls for Withdrawal of Housing Plans at Racecourse and Spy Agency Sites
    Gyeonggi Province Mayor Calls for Withdrawal of Housing Plans at Racecourse and Spy Agency Sites Shin Kye-yong, the mayor of Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province, has called for the complete withdrawal of the government's housing supply plans for the racecourse and the former spy agency site. On September 3, Mayor Shin held a press conference at the Gwacheon Citizens' Hall, urging the immediate cancellation of the government's unilateral housing supply policy.Attendees included Mayor Shin, Hwang Sun-hee, chair of the Gwacheon City Council, Kim Hang-sik, co-chair of the civic committee, and local residents.In a statement, Mayor Shin pointed out that the government's additional housing supply policy exceeds Gwacheon's urban capacity and financial conditions. He emphasized the need to halt housing supply plans that are being pushed forward without sufficient consultation with citizens.He highlighted that the city has already incurred over 500 billion won in costs for infrastructure expansion, including the construction of a new station, administrative welfare center, cultural and sports facilities, and libraries as part of the Gwacheon Knowledge Information Town project.With large-scale development projects in progress, such as the Gwacheon and Juam districts, he expressed concerns that additional housing supply would further increase the financial burden related to transportation, education, welfare, environment, and public facilities.Mayor Shin reiterated that Gwacheon has already accommodated a significant amount of housing supply under past government policies.According to Mayor Shin, conflicts arose in the community regarding housing supply on the idle land of the Gwacheon government complex following the announcement of the metropolitan area housing supply expansion plan on August 4, 2020. The supply volume for the Gwacheon district increased from the initial 7,000 units to over 10,000 units, with an additional 1,000 units planned for the Galhyeon district.He argued that adding approximately 9,800 units at the racecourse and spy agency sites would constitute excessive development beyond Gwacheon's urban capacity. He stressed that before expanding new housing supply, the government must ensure the completion of promised transportation and living infrastructure for the four ongoing public housing projects.He also raised concerns that the government has not adequately fulfilled commitments made during the relocation of government offices to enhance self-sufficiency and support urban development. He emphasized that the burdens of national housing supply policies should not be repeatedly shifted onto Gwacheon and its citizens.Mayor Shin firmly opposed the development of the racecourse area, stating that it should be viewed as a green space and recreational area valued by both Gwacheon residents and citizens of the metropolitan area, rather than simply as land for development.He outlined five demands to the government: 1) complete withdrawal of the housing supply plans for the racecourse and spy agency sites, 2) cessation of unilateral housing supply policies that do not consider Gwacheon's urban capacity and financial conditions, 3) implementation of self-sufficiency enhancement and urban development support measures, 4) halt to indiscriminate greenbelt development.The press conference concluded with a performance featuring a song titled 'Beautiful Gwacheon,' symbolizing the solidarity and hope of Gwacheon citizens.Concerns about additional housing supply were echoed among attendees. One citizen remarked, 'Gwacheon has already accepted large-scale development projects, and there are many issues to resolve regarding transportation, schools, and living infrastructure. We need to properly establish the infrastructure for existing projects first.' Another citizen stated, 'It's not that I oppose building more houses, but the unilateral supply method disregards Gwacheon's scale and environment. The government should listen to citizens' opinions and discuss the city's future together.' A resident near the racecourse added, 'The area around the racecourse should not be viewed merely as land for development but as green space and a recreational area enjoyed by both Gwacheon and metropolitan citizens, warranting a reconsideration of development plans.'Mayor Shin stated that if the government ignores Gwacheon's demands and pushes forward with its policies, he will respond firmly. He added, 'If the government disregards our requests and enforces its policies, we will actively respond using all means permitted by law and regulations to protect Gwacheon's urban competitiveness, the lives of its citizens, and the environment for future generations.'* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 20:44:00
  • Chinas Wang Yi Refers to Two Koreas, South Korea Raises Concerns
    China's Wang Yi Refers to Two Koreas, South Korea Raises Concerns Wang Yi, head of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, recently referred to North and South Korea as 'two countries' (兩個國家), prompting the South Korean government to raise concerns with China, as reported on September 3.According to Yonhap News, Wi Sung-lak, Director of the National Security Office, stated during a closed-door press briefing on August 28, "The expression 'two countries' was included in the Chinese announcement, which differs from our perspective, so we raised the issue seriously."Wi explained, "According to the agreement made when South Korea and China established diplomatic relations, China supports our unification. If we are referred to as 'two countries,' it implies a distancing from unification, which contradicts our position."He added, "There is a risk of misunderstanding, and we conveyed that such expressions do not align with our stance. We urged them not to use language that could lead to such misunderstandings."However, Wi noted, "Minister Wang did not mention 'two countries' during our meeting, although similar discussions have arisen in other negotiations, but it was an expression used by China in the past."Previously, Wang visited South Korea on August 19 and met with Foreign Minister Park Jin. During that meeting, the Chinese side reported that Wang expressed optimism that "the two countries, South Korea and North Korea, are gradually moving toward peaceful coexistence and ultimately achieving long-term and sustainable stability on the peninsula."This has led some to interpret that China is effectively accepting North Korea's 'hostile two-country theory.'* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 20:28:00
  • Controversy Arises Over Yong Hye-in Theme Stock Due to Name Similarity
    Controversy Arises Over 'Yong Hye-in Theme Stock' Due to Name Similarity A bizarre situation has emerged as Hye-in, a listed company on the KOSDAQ, has been linked to Yong Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, simply due to their name similarity. Following the nomination of Yong, Hye-in's stock price plummeted, leading to claims in online forums that it was a related stock, despite a lack of direct business or ownership ties between the company and the nominee.According to the Korea Exchange on September 3, Hye-in's stock closed at 9,770 won, up 250 won (2.63%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 9,730 won, initially dropping to 8,760 won before rising to 10,710 won in the afternoon, showing significant volatility.The timing of Hye-in's stock decline coincided with Yong's nomination, prompting the label 'Yong Hye-in theme stock.' From August 31 to September 2, the stock fell by 2.29%, 13.08%, and 11.61%, respectively. This led to a flurry of posts in online forums categorizing Hye-in as a stock related to the nominee. However, aside from their names, there are no clear connections between the two.Hye-in was established in 1960 as Hye-in Trading Company, using the name long before Yong, born in 1990, came into existence.Recent stock trends appear to be influenced more by the company's existing business and market expectations rather than any connection to the nominee. Hye-in's stock was trading in the low 4,000 won range until late July but saw a sharp increase in August. The rise is attributed to expectations of increased demand for emergency generators due to the expansion of AI data centers.Hye-in serves as the official dealer for global construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar in South Korea, selling engines and generators. The company has supplied Caterpillar emergency generators to data centers for major firms like Samsung Electronics, SK, Naver, and Kakao, garnering interest as a stock related to AI data centers.With the stock price nearly tripling in a short period, volatility has significantly increased. Hye-in's stock rose by 19.39% on August 11, followed by a 29.89% increase on August 14, reaching the price limit. It also rose by 14.34% on August 18. However, it dropped by 12.72% on August 21, only to rebound with increases of 14.36% on August 24 and 12.66% on August 26, demonstrating erratic fluctuations.Market alert measures have been implemented, with Hye-in designated as a short-term overheated stock last month, subject to single-price trading every 30 minutes for three trading days. On August 18, it was also classified as a stock under investment warning.Hye-in has stated that it has no specific disclosures related to the recent surge in stock price. When the exchange requested clarification regarding 'significant market fluctuations' on August 11, Hye-in responded that there were no important disclosure matters currently in progress or confirmed under disclosure regulations.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 20:12:00
  • President Yoon Promises Support for Broadcasting Autonomy and Independence
    President Yoon Promises Support for Broadcasting Autonomy and Independence President Yoon Suk Yeol stated on September 3 that the broadcasting industry is at a significant turning point due to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, pledging to restore the public nature of broadcasting and actively support innovation and growth.His remarks were delivered by Sung Ki-hong, Chief of Communications at the Blue House, during the 63rd Broadcasting Day ceremony.President Yoon emphasized, “The government will actively support the restoration of broadcasting's public nature and innovation and growth through the newly established Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Commission.”He outlined plans to institutionally guarantee the autonomy and independence of broadcasting while expanding the media rights of citizens.“We will implement a ‘media basic society’ that supports the autonomy and independence of broadcasting and guarantees the participation, access, and choice rights of all citizens,” he said, adding that he would rationally improve various outdated regulations to enhance the competitiveness of the broadcasting industry.President Yoon diagnosed that the broadcasting industry faces the challenge of strengthening public responsibility amid an overwhelming flood of information while also surviving fierce competition with global media.He noted that broadcasting has served as a trusted source of information and a companion in the daily lives of citizens, listening to the voices of the socially vulnerable and sharing the pains of the times while delivering joy and inspiration to the public.“Creative and engaging K-content is promoting South Korea's culture and values to the world,” he said, emphasizing that the innovative planning and relentless challenges of broadcasters are the true driving force behind K-content becoming a global centerpiece.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 19:48:00
  • President Lee Calls for Comprehensive Social Dialogue with Labor Leaders
    President Lee Calls for Comprehensive Social Dialogue with Labor Leaders 이재명 대통령은 3일 양대 노총 위원장을 만나 3대 메가 프로젝트와 정년연장 등 주요 노동 현안을 논의하고 노·사·정이 참여하는 ‘온전한 사회적 대화’를 통해 해법을 마련해 달라고 요청했다. 강유정 청와대 수석대변인의 서면 브리핑에 따르면 이 대통령은 이날 김동명 한국노동조합총연맹 위원장과 양경수 전국민주노동조합총연맹 위원장을 청와대로 초청해 차담회를 가졌다. 이 대통령과 양대 노총 위원장은 메가 프로젝트를 비롯한 최근 노동 현안과 사회적 대화 추진 방안을 놓고 의견을 교환했다. 이 대통령은 메가 프로젝트가 국가 경쟁력 강화와 미래세대를 위해 반드시 성공적으로 추진돼야 할 국가적 과제라고 강조했다. 양대 노총 위원장은 메가 프로젝트를 성공적으로 추진하려면 노동계와 긴밀하게 소통하고 노동계의 적극적인 참여를 보장해야 한다고 제안했다. 현재 논의 중인 ‘메가특구법’의 노동 관련 쟁점도 노사가 참여하는 사회적 대화를 통해 해소할 필요가 있다는 의견을 전달했다. 정년연장 문제도 논의됐다. 이 대통령과 양대 노총 위원장은 지난 1년 동안 국회 정년연장특별위원회에서 다양한 쟁점이 논의된 만큼 국회가 여러 이해관계를 반영해 충분히 숙의해야 한다는 데 뜻을 모았다. 정년연장 관련 법안에 대해서는 연내 결과를 도출할 필요가 있다는 점에도 공감했다. 이 대통령은 민주노총 내부에서 사회적 대화 복귀 논의가 시작된 것을 환영했다. 이어 ‘노동의 AI 전환’과 ‘K-자형 양극화’ 해소 등 노사정이 함께 풀어야 할 국가적 과제가 산적해 있다고 강조했다. 이 대통령은 한국노총과 민주노총이 모두 참여하는 ‘온전한 사회적 대화’를 통해 노동 현안에 대한 해법을 찾아 달라고 요청했다고 강 수석대변인은 전했다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 19:44:00
  • Japans Sado Mine Memorial Ceremony May Exclude South Korea for Third Year
    Japan's Sado Mine Memorial Ceremony May Exclude South Korea for Third Year Japan is reportedly preparing to hold a memorial ceremony for the Sado Mine on September 12, but South Korea is expected to be absent for the third consecutive year.According to a report by NHK on September 3, an executive committee composed of local civic groups and officials from Niigata Prefecture, where the Sado Mine is located, is coordinating to hold the ceremony on the 12th.However, sources indicate that while Japan's Foreign Ministry has been in discussions with South Korea regarding attendance, South Korea has decided to refrain from participating again this year.The memorial ceremony was initially promised as part of Japan's efforts to gain South Korea's cooperation in its bid to have the Sado Mine designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in July 2024, which includes acknowledging the history of forced labor involving Koreans.Despite this, significant differences in views between Japan and South Korea regarding the ceremony's name and memorial speeches were evident during the first ceremony held on November 24, 2024, in Sado City, resulting in a 'half-hearted' event without the presence of South Korean families and government officials.Last year's second ceremony also saw South Korea abstain due to the Japanese memorial speech failing to adequately address the coercive nature of the mobilization of Korean laborers. Instead, the South Korean government held its own memorial ceremonies in both 2024 and last year.The Sado Mine, known for its gold production during the Edo period (1603-1867), was repurposed during World War II to secure resources, where colonial Koreans were forcibly mobilized and worked under harsh conditions.In July 2024, the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi decided to designate the Sado Mine as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Leading up to the designation, the South Korean government demanded that Japan reflect the 'entire history' of forced labor involving Koreans at the Sado Mine, a request that Japan accepted. However, concerns have been raised that the facts of forced labor were not sufficiently expressed.A decision adopted at the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan last July acknowledged some progress by Japan in implementing recommendations to establish an interpretive and exhibition strategy that reflects the 'entire history' of the Sado Mine, but deemed it insufficient.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 19:40:00
  • HD Hyundai Electric Executive Calls for Decentralization of AI Factories
    HD Hyundai Electric Executive Calls for Decentralization of AI Factories The concentration of AI factories, including data centers, in the capital region must be alleviated by distributing their locations to areas with available generation capacity, according to a senior executive at HD Hyundai Electric.During a special lecture on the innovation of the K-power grid for stable AI factory operations at the 18th Good Growth, Good Jobs Forum (2026 GGGF) held at The Plaza Hotel in Seoul on September 3, Jeong Ho-yong, head of the ICT Solutions Research Lab at HD Hyundai Electric, stated, "To expand AI factories, we need to decentralize power demand and the power grid to local areas while ensuring the flexibility of the grid."Jeong identified the biggest issue with the current domestic power grid as the 'regional mismatch' between demand and generation facilities. Approximately 40% of the country's power demand is concentrated in the capital region, while most large-scale generation facilities, such as nuclear, coal, and offshore wind power plants, are located outside this area.As a result, the capital region relies on long-distance transmission lines that can stretch hundreds of kilometers. If sufficient transmission lines are not secured, the capital region may not receive the necessary power, forcing reductions in power generation in non-capital areas.The concentration of AI factories in the capital region exacerbates this imbalance. According to data from Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), of the 976 power system connection applications received from August 2024 to June this year, 652, or 67%, were from the capital region, while 324, or 33%, were from non-capital areas.There was also a clear disparity in system capacity by region. The first technical review pass rate for applications from the capital region was 50%, significantly lower than the 88% pass rate for non-capital applications. The final review pass rate was 43% for the capital region, compared to 87% for non-capital areas. While demand for AI factories is concentrated in the capital region, the actual capacity for grid connections is relatively greater in non-capital areas.Jeong proposed the 'Special Act on the Activation of Distributed Energy' and 'Power System Impact Assessment' as institutional measures to resolve regional mismatches. The Special Act, which took effect in June 2024, aims to encourage power generation and consumption near demand sites. It can facilitate the relocation of large-scale power demand to local areas through the designation of specialized distributed energy regions and differentiated electricity rates by region.The Power System Impact Assessment is a system that reviews whether the grid can handle large power-consuming facilities with a contract power of 10 MW or more before they connect to the grid. It serves as a mechanism to regulate the influx of large loads into congested areas like the capital region and to promote decentralization to non-capital areas.However, Jeong noted that simply decentralizing AI factories will not fully alleviate the burden on the power grid. AI factories consume power ranging from hundreds of megawatts to several gigawatts, and the load can fluctuate dramatically in seconds due to the nature of their operations.He emphasized, "Existing grid codes primarily define the obligations of energy producers and transmitters, but we need to consider imposing obligations on demand sources that significantly impact the grid, such as AI data centers."He added, "A system should be introduced that allows data centers to control some load fluctuations or to have energy storage systems (ESS) to mitigate these changes. ESS can help reduce load variability and stabilize grid frequency, making it a crucial power infrastructure for future AI data centers."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-03 19:24:00