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South Korea to press ahead with facial authentication for mobile phone activation, distributors still burdened

South Korea is set to introduce facial authentication for mobile phone activations in July, a month away, but market unease remains. The Ministry of Science and ICT extended pilot operations to June 30 after industry pushback and has tested alternative methods such as PIN verification in a mobile ID app, video calls and fingerprint or iris checks. The National Human Rights Commission and the Personal Information Protection Commission have urged improvements, while distributors warn of delays, complaints and unclear accountability.

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LG Uplus links MVNO plans to Moduui Bohun Market app, backs business MOUs

LG Uplus said on Monday it supported the signing of business agreements between the operator of the discount app Moduui Bohun Market and small MVNO operators by linking them to the app for national merit recipients and discharged soldiers. Three MVNOs signed MOUs on May 29 in Seoul. New MVNO plans will be introduced in the app in mid-June, offering 24 plans with discounts of about 20 to 30 percent and a promotion lasting about three months.

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LG Hellovision Q1 revenue 255.4 billion won, down 18.5 percent year on year

LG Hellovision said on Wednesday its first-quarter revenue fell 18.5 percent from a year earlier to 255.4 billion won, while operating profit dropped 28.4 percent to 5.1 billion won. Net profit was 3.0 billion won. It cited a shrinking education smart device supply market, weak paid TV demand and regional business portfolio adjustments. Operating profit improved 13.0 billion won from the previous quarter, turning positive.