‘전기 먹는 하마’ AI, 낡은 독점 전력망에 갇히다
1Introduction
2Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 전력 | jeollyeok | electric power | AI 기술은 엄청난 전력을 소비합니다.AI technology consumes enormous amounts of electric power. |
| 수요 | suyo | demand | 전력 수요가 계속 증가하고 있어요.The demand for electricity keeps increasing. |
| 인공지능 | in-gongjineung | artificial intelligence | 인공지능 회사들이 한국에 투자하고 있습니다.Artificial intelligence companies are investing in Korea. |
| 데이터센터 | deiteosento | data center | 새로운 데이터센터를 건설하는 계획이 있어요.There are plans to build new data centers. |
| 에너지 | eneoji | energy | 재생 에너지 사용이 늘어나고 있습니다.The use of renewable energy is increasing. |
| 인프라 | inpeura | infrastructure | 전력 인프라를 개선해야 합니다.We need to improve the power infrastructure. |
| 투자 | tuja | investment | 정부가 에너지 분야에 대규모 투자를 발표했어요.The government announced large-scale investment in the energy sector. |
| 확보 | hwakbo | to secure, obtain | 필요한 장비를 확보하는 것이 중요합니다.It’s important to secure the necessary equipment. |
| 건설 | geonseol | construction | 새 발전소 건설이 지연되고 있어요.The construction of the new power plant is being delayed. |
| 소비 | sobi | consumption | 전력 소비량을 줄이려고 노력하고 있습니다.We’re trying to reduce power consumption. |
| 규모 | gyumo | scale, size | 이 프로젝트의 규모가 정말 큽니다.The scale of this project is really large. |
| 민간 | min-gan | private sector | 민간 기업들이 재생에너지에 관심을 보이고 있어요.Private companies are showing interest in renewable energy. |
3Reading Text
한국이 인공지능 시대를 맞아 새로운 에너지 도전에 직면하고 있습니다.
Korea is facing new energy challenges as it enters the age of artificial intelligence.
AI 기술의 급속한 발전으로 전력 수요가 크게 증가하고 있어요.
The rapid development of AI technology is significantly increasing electricity demand.
특히 데이터센터와 AI 서버들이 엄청난 양의 전력을 소비하고 있습니다.
In particular, data centers and AI servers are consuming enormous amounts of electricity.
현재 한국의 연간 전력 수요는 약 568TWh 규모입니다.
Currently, Korea’s annual electricity demand is approximately 568TWh.
그런데 AI 산업의 성장으로 이 수요가 두 배 이상 늘어날 것으로 예상됩니다.
However, with the growth of the AI industry, this demand is expected to increase by more than double.
많은 글로벌 기술 회사들이 한국에 투자하며 데이터센터를 건설하고 있어요.
Many global technology companies are investing in Korea and building data centers.
하지만 기존의 전력 인프라로는 이런 급증하는 수요를 감당하기 어려운 상황입니다.
However, the existing power infrastructure is struggling to handle this rapidly increasing demand.
정부와 민간 기업들은 재생에너지 확대와 전력망 개선을 위해 협력하고 있습니다.
The government and private companies are collaborating to expand renewable energy and improve the power grid.
4Comprehension Questions
What is causing the significant increase in electricity demand in Korea?
How much electricity does Korea currently consume annually?
What types of facilities are consuming the most electricity in the AI industry?
What challenges does Korea’s existing power infrastructure face?
How are the government and private sector working together to address these energy challenges?
5Cultural Notes
South Korea has traditionally relied heavily on centralized power generation and distribution systems, which were designed for more predictable industrial and residential consumption patterns. The country’s rapid technological advancement and its position as a global technology hub have created unique energy challenges that require balancing economic growth with sustainable energy policies. This situation reflects Korea’s broader approach to managing rapid modernization while maintaining energy security.
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