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Telecommunications & Media

Mobile carriers expand long-term customer perks, but value questioned

South Korea's three mobile carriers are shifting long-term customer benefits toward coupons and cultural and leisure experiences, while restricting new sign-ups or additions to some legacy family-bundled discount plans. SK Telecom halted new enrollment in a flagship long-term family discount plan and eased rules for another bundle. KT and LG Uplus also adjusted discount options. Critics say coupon use conditions and lottery-based experiences can reduce the practical value of the benefits.

Industry

ESS cannot be used at EV charging stations. Why?

As energy storage systems (ESS) are seen as an alternative for EV charging stations with limited grid connection capacity, the charging industry is calling for制度 changes. Current government ESS policy and the distributed energy framework focus on supporting renewable energy, and do not allow storing electricity taken from the grid in an ESS for use in charging. Facilities combining ESS and chargers are allowed only when installed with solar power. The industry says relying on regulatory sandbox demonstrations is insufficient.

AI & Enterprise

Sales rise but profitability slips for game firms in third quarter

Major South Korean game companies are expected to post mixed results in the third quarter this year. Krafton, Nexon and Netmarble are forecast to lift revenue but see operating profit decline as costs rise. NCSoft is expected to return to operating profit on stronger sales, though profit is seen down from the previous quarter. Kakao Games is projected to post weaker revenue and a wider operating loss as sales from existing games fall and new releases are absent.