Telecommunications & Media

KT to tighten network management during summer holiday season, set up on-site repair teams by region

KT will intensively manage communications quality at major tourist destinations and transport hubs to prepare for large-scale travel during the summer holiday season. The company said it will run a nationwide network quality monitoring period from late July to the end of August, covering crowded areas such as beaches and campsites. KT will strengthen real-time traffic monitoring, optimise base station facilities and conduct prevention activities for weather-related damage.

Mobility

Tern unveils new HSD compact cargo e-bike

E-bike brand Tern has unveiled a new compact cargo electric bike, the HSD, aimed at replacing short car trips in cities. The model features a redesigned frame with a longer wheelbase and lower centre of gravity, and supports a 190-kg gross vehicle weight and up to 80 kg on the rear rack. It uses Bosch’s fifth-generation electric system and offers accessory options. The lineup has four models, starting at $4,999.