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5G-LTE integrated plans launch, attention on easing mobile bills

South Korea’s mobile carriers are rolling out integrated plans that remove the distinction between 5G and LTE, charging by data volume and speed and applying data-safety options by default. LG Uplus launched the first plans on June 1 and SK Telecom plans to follow on July 2, while KT is preparing its own launch. The changes expand default QoS to low-priced plans, with the ministry estimating annual savings of 322.1 billion won.

AI & Enterprise

MSIT says it has laid groundwork for South Korea to become a top 3 AI power

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said it has laid the groundwork for the country to become one of the world’s top three AI powers over the past year, alongside restoring the R&D ecosystem and guaranteeing basic communications rights. It said it is pushing plans to secure 260,000 advanced GPUs by 2030 and has introduced AI-related laws. The ministry also plans to roll out “AI for Everyone” starting as early as November, aiming to keep it free through 2028.

Telecommunications & Media

LG Uplus to simplify pricing with integrated 5G-LTE plans

LG Uplus will launch integrated mobile plans that remove the distinction between 5G and LTE, applying a data safety option (QoS) so users can keep using data at set speeds after their allowance runs out. The company said it will pursue its “Simply 2.0” strategy to simplify pricing structures and subscription processes. The plan includes cutting 53 mobile plans to 18, automatically applying age-based benefits, introducing an all-in-one mobile-internet bundle and expanding 5G roaming coverage.