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MNO subsidiaries take nearly half of budget carrier users; experts say fair competition rules must be redrawn

South Korea needs to curb subscriber concentration at MVNO subsidiaries of mobile network operators while strengthening the self-sufficiency of independent MVNOs for the government’s “MVNO 2.0” policy to succeed, participants at a policy seminar said. They cited data showing five MNO subsidiaries account for 47.5 percent of subscribers among 59 MVNO operators. Speakers called for legal and institutional measures, greater transparency and wholesale reforms, and urged a policy shift toward sustainable competition and qualitative growth.

AI & Enterprise

Three ministries\' roles take shape in fostering physical AI: MSIT on tech, MOTIE on field, MSS on diffusion

South Korea is clarifying roles by ministry to foster physical AI. The Ministry of Science and ICT is focusing on securing core AI technologies such as AI semiconductors, simulation platforms, world models and robot foundation models. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is concentrating on creating demand, expanding parts and data infrastructure and overhauling laws. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups aims to spread proven technologies to small manufacturers through smart factory and robot automation programs.

AI & Enterprise

Ruling party science committee holds policy talks on second-half priorities, AI budget, power and network law

Ruling party lawmakers on the National Assembly’s science, ICT, broadcasting and communications committee held closed-door policy talks on July 22 with relevant government agencies. Participants reviewed progress on existing projects for the second half, including space launch vehicles and nuclear power safety issues. Lawmakers also discussed budget constraints for large AI projects such as AI data centres and physical AI, power demand linked to AI expansion and the need to strengthen SMR research and investment.