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‘Data peace-of-mind option’ reshapes 5G plans, but market remains sceptical

South Korea is moving to overhaul mobile plans by adding a “data peace-of-mind option” that guarantees unlimited data at 400 Kbps after allowances are used up and by introducing 5G plans in the 20,000-won range. The Ministry of Science and ICT expects 7.17 million users to benefit and estimates annual savings of 322.1 billion won. Users and civic groups question the effectiveness, citing slow speeds and limited data on the new low-cost plans.

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Media complex revamps to centralise support for young creators

South Korea’s Creator Media Complex has completed a revamp, shifting from providing simple creation space to strengthening incubation for corporate-style one-person media businesses. Broadcasting and Communications Commission Chairman Kim Jong-cheol said it will reinforce its role as a media startup hub spanning entrepreneurship and industry ecosystems. The complex, now in Magok, expanded capacity to 40 firms. It offers offices and up to 80 free studio uses a year for eligible startups, with residency up to 2 years.