KT HCN said it launched the \'Welfare Link Council\' and signed a business agreement with nine welfare agencies in Busan\'s Dongnae and Yeonje areas at Sajik Comprehensive Social Welfare Center on July 6. The council aims to build a cooperation system among local welfare institutions, share welfare information and field cases, and identify blind spots in welfare services. KT HCN will oversee operations and produce and promote related content.

The Korea Cable TV Broadcasting Association said 8 regional cable TV channels nationwide will begin community-focused election coverage ahead of the June 3 local elections. Operators plan formats including candidate pledges and voter views, short-form content, live links to campaign sites and multi-live broadcast comparisons. Several will air debates and speeches, including free airtime for local assembly candidates. Some will provide rapid vote counts using in-house systems and AI-based studios.