LS Electric chairman calls for stronger edge in AI power market

May 22, 2026, 09:47 am

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Koo Ja-kyun, chairman of LS Electric, inspects switchgear products during a visit to the company’s Cheongju manufacturing complex. / LS Electric

Koo Ja-kyun, chairman of LS Electric, visited the company’s Cheongju production complex, a key manufacturing hub for power equipment supplied to North American data centers, and urged employees to secure “overwhelming competitiveness” that exceeds the standards demanded by global Big Tech companies.

According to LS Electric on Thursday, Koo recently toured the company’s switchgear production lines, smart factory facilities, and high-voltage circuit breaker manufacturing operations at the Cheongju site. The visit was aimed at inspecting production capabilities and quality competitiveness amid rapidly growing demand from the North American hyperscale data center market.

During the visit, Koo emphasized that the U.S.-centered data center industry tolerates “virtually zero margin for error” in next-generation power infrastructure sectors such as direct current (DC) power distribution.

“The market requires top-tier high-end quality and flawless delivery capabilities,” he said. “It is not enough to simply meet customer standards. We must build a level of competitiveness that overwhelms global partners through advanced smart manufacturing capabilities.”

Industry observers say the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is pushing the global power infrastructure market into a full-fledged “power supercycle.” Because hyperscale data centers require massive amounts of electricity to be supplied around the clock, demand for high-end power solutions — including high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers — is increasing sharply.

Koo also stressed the importance of preemptive investment and technological innovation as competition intensifies in the global electricity infrastructure market.

“The global power industry is entering a major turning point,” he said. “Companies that become complacent will inevitably fall behind. Bold innovation is necessary to break through existing limits.”

He added that the company would continue making aggressive investments to support future growth.

“We will spare no effort in making preemptive investments,” Koo said. “Through overwhelming technological innovation, we aim to lead changes in the global power ecosystem.”

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