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Telecommunications & Media
SKT rolls out May family month benefits including shared family phones and AI security
SK Telecom said on Wednesday it has prepared services and benefits for May, designated as family month in South Korea, ranging from phone gifting to AI security features. It proposed a free add-on service that lets parents hand down devices to children aged 13 or under, offering data coupons, free family roaming and subscription discounts. SKT also highlighted an AI-powered call alert for suspected voice phishing and promoted family roaming options and a forest camp event for long-term customers.
Telecommunications & Media
SKT MVNO shared SIM era begins as SKtelink launches Easy SIM
SKtelink said on Sunday it will launch an Easy SIM that is compatible across mobile virtual network operators using SK Telecom’s network, selling it through Emart24. Customers can buy the SIM at about 5,500 Emart24 stores nationwide and immediately activate it by selecting a plan from their preferred MVNO. SK Telecom previously required separate SIMs by MVNO brand, forcing customers to replace SIMs when switching providers.
Games & Commerce
Convenience store industry seeks breakthrough by strengthening private brands amid slowing growth
South Korea\'s convenience store market is entering a saturated phase, prompting the four major operators to strengthen private brand (PB) products. CU and GS25 are expanding PB as a growth engine for overseas stores, while Seven Eleven and Emart24 are using PB to improve efficiency and profitability. With store growth slowing for most players, PB shares last year were 29.5 percent for CU, 20 percent for GS25 and 29.5 percent for Seven Eleven.