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South Korea government, 3 telecoms to recycle critical minerals from scrapped network equipment

South Korea\'s government and the country\'s three mobile carriers will cooperate to promote domestic circulation and reuse of rare earths and other critical minerals contained in scrapped telecommunications equipment. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the climate ministry signed an agreement on June 11 with SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus, KCA and the Korea Environment Corporation. A pilot project will track disposal and distribution flows and support automation, facilities, and guidelines.

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Assembly science committee approves bill to set up Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency

South Korea’s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee approved amendments to create the Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency under a broadcast media telecom commission. The bill would merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp and the Viewer Media Foundation, dissolving both on launch, with a planned 2027 start. The proposal faces hurdles including opposition party resistance, disputes over employment succession and business scope, and pushback from related ministries and organisations.

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Bamitongwi to hold K-drama investment pitch at Cannes International Series Festival

The Broadcasting Media Communication Commission, known as Bamitongwi, and the Korea Communications Agency will take part in the 9th Cannes International Series Festival in Cannes from April 23 to 28. They will hold an investment presentation and screenings to support the overseas expansion of Korean broadcast content. Four works will join the pitch event on April 23, while three titles will be screened on April 24 with five actors attending.