south korea

South Korea’s KFTC fines Google $177 million for market dominance

The Korean Fair-Trade Commission (KFTC) imposed on Tuesday a $177 million fine on Google after discovering that the search engine titan took advantage of its market status to prevent rival operating systems from competing in the market, putting the company at its second setback in less than a month.  According to the KFTC, Alphabet Inc’s […]

SK telcos scramble to address unhappy 5G customers

As headlines worldwide boast the power and opportunities offered by the rollout of 5G networks, a different reality is being mirrored on the ground.  South Korea, the first country to introduce 5G and one which boasts the largest mobile network, is experiencing customer-related issues across the board due to poor quality, slow connections, and a […]

5G mobile subscriptions on the rise in South Korea

5G mobile subscriptions are increasing worldwide with more countries adopting the network in the hope of advancing connectivity and economic growth. According to a Statista report, the number of subscriptions is expected to exceed 2.7 billion by 2025, with North East Asia, North America, and Western Europe projected to have the highest number users. An […]

South Korean telco ventures into digital healthcare market

South Korea is coping with huge medical costs due to its rapidly aging population and an increased rate of chronic disease. This factor combined with its robust communications technology infrastructure and its tech-savvy population, makes Korea an attractive market for any digital healthcare technology. While Korea’s increasing demand for digital healthcare created opportunities for global […]

Virtual recruiting method used to hire more employees in South Korea

Virtual recruiting has become the most efficient method for companies amid the Coronavirus pandemic, with 86% of organizations incorporating new virtual technology tools to interview candidates. South Korean telecom operator KT said that it would hire around 400 new employees through virtual recruiting this fall. One of the most significant benefits for virtual recruiters is […]

Speed and network experience puts South Korea and Japan first

In order to get an idea of product effectiveness, one should evaluate the result of a product based on consumer behavior and the mobile experience of consumers. 5G is supposed to drive other developing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), automation, with the potential to connect a far greater number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. […]

5G subscriber growth in South Korea

As long as countries improve their telecoms infrastructure and enhance their offerings in mobile services, internet and wireless, they can expect to generate more subscriptions over time. The latest 4G and 5G networks are getting the most subscribers especially in light of plans for wider deployment. As of late, 5G mobile subscribers have exceeded 7 […]

South Korea’s growing telecoms market

With the rapid expansion of LTE and the slowing down of 2G and 3G network services, the South Korean telecoms market is transforming to support their vision of sustaining a thriving digital economy. The country has been quick to adopt and embrace mobile connectivity solutions like IoT and Cloud, which are instrumental in the progress […]