Taihan Cable & Solution has announced a USD 360 million investment for the initial phase of its second submarine cable manufacturing facility in South Korea. Spanning approximately 215,000 square meters, the facility will be situated in the Godae District of the Asan National Industrial Complex in Dangjin. The first phase of the new facility will focus on producing HV submarine cables, including 640 kV-class HVDC and 400 kV-class HVAC cables.
July 18, 2025
Taihan Cable & Solution has announced a USD 360 million investment for the initial phase of its second submarine cable manufacturing facility in South Korea. The new plant, expected to be completed by mid-2025, marks a major step in expanding the company’s subsea cable production capabilities.
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Spanning approximately 215,000 square meters, the facility will be situated in the Godae District of the Asan National Industrial Complex in Dangjin. It will be located adjacent to Taihan’s existing plant at Dangjin Port in Pyeongtaek, which was completed in May 2024 and covers around 44,800 square meters.
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The first phase of the new facility will focus on producing high-voltage submarine cables, including 640 kV-class HVDC and 400 kV-class HVAC cables. It will also incorporate a Vertical Continuous Vulcanization (VCV) system, essential for manufacturing high-quality insulated power cables. Commercial operations for this phase are slated to begin in 2027, while the second phase of expansion will be planned in line with future market demand.
