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Telecommunications & Media
Telecom bills remain high despite mobile subsidy law repeal as OTT, AI subscriptions add costs
Criticism is growing that mobile phone purchase costs have eased somewhat since South Korea repealed its handset distribution law, but telecom bills have not fallen. Data cited by a lawmaker show spending on communications equipment by the lowest-income households dropped sharply, while spending on telecom services edged up. Lawmakers also flagged rising fixed costs from paid OTT and AI subscriptions. The government is reviewing measures that reflect those fees, but details remain unclear.
Telecommunications & Media
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.
Telecommunications & Media
New identity verification agency designation process launched; Broadcast Media Communications Commission to start accepting applications in May
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Communications Commission is starting procedures to designate new identity verification agencies. It held its fourth meeting of 2026 in writing on April 27, reported its screening plan and posted the schedule and process online. Applications will be accepted next month, with on-site inspections in June and a final decision in August. The commission also decided on administrative fines for mobile-phone retailers accused of violating a law on handset distribution.
