Government reviews of SK Broadband\'s plan to split off its data center business have stepped up, the telecom industry said. The Ministry of Science and ICT is gathering opinions through Nov. 30, and the Korea Communications Commission has begun reviewing changes to IPTV and cable broadcasting permits. SK Telecom plans to set up SK Horizon for data centers and AI infrastructure, while SKB keeps broadband and IPTV. SKB\'s union has opposed the split and warned of further action.

South Korea\'s Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission voted to urge an early resumption of a hearing to decide whether to cancel approval for Eugene ENT as YTN\'s largest shareholder. Commissioners differed over the hearing schedule and the presiders\' authority. The commission decided to check whether suspending the hearing fell within the presiders\' duties and to request cooperation to proceed swiftly for legal stability. It also conditionally approved Hyundai Home Shopping\'s corporate split and set changes to telecom user protection evaluations.