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iPhone 18 launch nears; will mobile carrier subscriber battle heat up

South Korea\'s mobile number-porting market, lifted by Samsung Electronics\' Galaxy Z8 series, is in focus again as Apple prepares to unveil new products. Porting rose in August from July, and the iPhone 18 launch this month could intensify competition among SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus. The scale of porting will depend on carrier incentives and distribution promotions, while Apple’s launch timing and supply strategy could also affect demand.