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Korean actionable AI agents spread to handle booking and payments in one go

Development of actionable AI agents that link multiple services to complete everyday tasks such as booking and payments is gaining speed in South Korea. Companies are seeking broader partnerships to secure access rights and handle authentication and payments. SK Telecom is building its \"Everyone\'s AI\" around its A.dot service, with scenarios spanning medical visits, job seeking and agentic payments. Startup Vooy is expanding integrations via the Open Builders Alliance to increase connectable services.

Telecommunications & Media

KCCM initiates review of SK Broadband change approval for corporate split

The Korea Communications and Media Commission (KCCM) is starting a review of a change approval request related to SK Broadband\'s corporate split. SK Telecom plans to split SK Broadband into a surviving entity for wired telecoms and media and a new entity, SK Horizon, for AI data centres and submarine cable business. KCCM also received a plan to pursue administrative sanctions against YTN and Yonhap News TV, and approved a 30 million won penalty for IHQ.

Telecommunications & Media

Korea\'s three mobile carriers launch Apple\'s iPhone Duo, begin activating preorders

Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, was officially launched in South Korea on Oct. 23. The country’s three mobile carriers began activating devices for preorder customers and rolled out promotions such as plan discounts, trade-in programmes and subscription bundles. Preorder data showed strong demand for the Star White colour and 256GB models, with some online stores selling out initial allotments shortly after reservations opened.