SKT Popularizes Social VR with Ifland Metaverse Platform

SK Telecom unveiled Ifland, a new 5G metaverse social networking platform, providing convenient and seamless VR interaction. / photo courtesy of SK Telecom

SK Telecom Co., one of the pioneers of the fast-growing South Korean metaverse market, officially launched Ifland, a new metaverse ...

Local media tech startup, 4DREPLAY, strengthened global 5G solutions with 360-degree video streaming service 4DLive with real-time and bullet-time technologies.

Media Tech Startup 4DREPLAY Fortifies Global 5G Tech with 4DLive

by Kwang-Sun

June 28, 2021

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4DREPLAY, a South Korean media technology startup, strengthened existing 5G mobile communication services through its 4DLive service global expansion. 4DLive ...

LG Uplus developed a 5G-based shipyard crane control system to improve production and safety, promoting the establishment of its smart port.

LG Uplus Improves Smart Port With New 5G-based Infrastructure

by James Jung

May 3, 2021

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LG Uplus Corp., South Korea’s third-largest cellular service provider, developed and established a shipyard crane control system at Busan Port. ...

SK Telecom and Yongin Severance Hospital jointly built a 5G-powered disinfection robot dubbed Keemi. / photo courtesy of SK Telecom

SK Telecom Develops 5G-Powered Disinfection Robot Keemi

by James Jung

April 21, 2021

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SK Telecom Co. announced that it had developed ‘Keemi,’ a 5G network-connected robot that performs various health and medical functions. The ...

Minister of Science and Technology Information and Communication Choi Ki-young is making a speech at the announcement of the plan for joint use of 5G in rural areas. /photo courtesy of MSIT

KT, LG Uplus, SKT Team Up to Build 5G Networks for Rural Communities

by James Jung

April 16, 2021

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South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced it would establish 5G network connections to the domestic rural areas. ...

LG Uplus joins Jeonju City to launch and manage self-driving, 5G-connected ‘environment management robots’ that monitor and collect air quality data. / photo courtesy of LG Uplus

LG Uplus Introduces 5G Self-Driving Air Quality-Monitoring Robot

by KoreaTechToday Editor

April 5, 2021

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LG Uplus Corp. announced that it had signed an agreement with Jeolla Province’s Jeonju City to launch a 5G self-driving robot ...

Samsung joins hands with Marvell to develop a new System-on-a-Chip with an improved capacity and coverage, significantly improving 5G network operations.

Samsung, Marvell Develops New System-on-a-Chip Improving 5G Network

by James Jung

March 26, 2021

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Samsung Electronics and Marvell Technology Group revealed that they had developed a new SoC (System-on-a-Chip) that improves 5G network functioning. According to Samsung, ...

Samsung announced it would supply 5G technologies to NTT DoCoMo, Japan’s largest telecom operator, enhancing its 5G connectivity with O-RAN solutions.

Samsung Supplies 5G Tech to Japan’s Largest Telecom Operator NTT DoCoMo

by James Jung

March 24, 2021

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Samsung Electronics Co. announced that it would provide 5G network solutions to Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier, NTT DoCoMo Inc. Particularly, Samsung ...

Samsung Electronics, along with IBM and M1, announced IBM Industry 4.0 Studio’s establishment, which will incorporate 5G, AI, and cloud and edge computing to deliver innovative solutions. / photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics

Samsung, IBM, M1 Launch 5G and AI-Powered IBM Industry 4.0 Studio

by James Jung

March 18, 2021

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Samsung Electronics and its associates IBM and M1 announced they had established the 5G-enabled IBM Industry 4.0 Studio. IBM is a US-based technology company, while ...

South Korea ’s 5G network average download speed increases to 690.47 mbps in 2020’s second quality check conducted by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Korea’s Average 5G Network Speed Up to 690.47 Megabits Per Second

by James Jung

December 31, 2020

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South Korea ’s average download speed from three of the country’s major telecommunication carriers, SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG ...

Samsung Electronics with Intel achieved a 5G SA Core data processing capacity of 305 gigabits per second (Gbps) per server and latency improvement.

Samsung, Intel Succeeds Breakthrough 305Gbps on 5G SA Core

by James Jung

December 18, 2020

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In collaboration with Intel, Samsung Electronics announced a significant performance breakthrough on its 5G SA Core. The companies achieved a ...

An 5G-powered autonomous vehicle parks in a public parking lot in western Seoul on its own during a demonstration by LG Uplus

LG Uplus Exhibits 5G-Powered Autonomous Parking Technology in Seoul

by James Jung

December 17, 2020

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South Korean telecommunications company LG Uplus (LG U+) successfully tested a 5G network-based autonomous car driving and parking solution through ...

SK Telecom partners with Deutsche Telekom to set up a 5G in-building solutions.

SK Telecom Joins Deutsche Telekom to Develop 5G In-Building Solutions

by James Jung

November 9, 2020

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SK Telecom, a leading South Korean mobile carrier, announced that it set up a joint venture with German mobile carrier ...

Samsung Electronics signed a deal with telecommunications company Kyocera Communication Systems (KCCS) to expand private 5G network business in Japan.

Samsung, Kyocera Sign Deal for Private 5G Network Business in Japan

by James Jung

October 22, 2020

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Samsung Electronics announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan-based telecommunications company Kyocera Communication Systems (KCCS) to ...