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MNO subsidiaries take nearly half of budget carrier users; experts say fair competition rules must be redrawn

South Korea needs to curb subscriber concentration at MVNO subsidiaries of mobile network operators while strengthening the self-sufficiency of independent MVNOs for the government’s “MVNO 2.0” policy to succeed, participants at a policy seminar said. They cited data showing five MNO subsidiaries account for 47.5 percent of subscribers among 59 MVNO operators. Speakers called for legal and institutional measures, greater transparency and wholesale reforms, and urged a policy shift toward sustainable competition and qualitative growth.

Industry

Korean chipmakers\' performance pay disputes spread to Taiwan and U.S., raising questions over global compensation standards

Performance pay disputes at South Korean chipmakers are spreading to Taiwan and the United States, with talks at SK hynix and Samsung Electronics shared among overseas engineers. The developments have prompted rivals including TSMC and Micron to lift compensation and expand bonuses and stock rewards. In Taiwan, dissatisfaction over opaque bonus criteria has grown despite strong AI-driven profits. In the United States, competition is widening as big tech draws manufacturing talent with stock-based pay.

AI & Enterprise

Pope Leo XIV criticises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over opposition to AI rules

Pope Leo XIV publicly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for downplaying risks from artificial intelligence, saying ignoring such threats endangers humanity’s shared future. The remarks follow Huang’s opposition earlier this month to new AI regulations. The pope questioned whether Nvidia’s stance against federal oversight reflects real commitment to safety, despite the company unveiling new safety tools. Polling and executive warnings show concern about AI remains high.