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Cable TV responsible for broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, strong universal service role

Lee Jong-kwan (이종관), a senior expert member at Shin & Kim, called for a reorientation of media policy toward sustainability and regionality to secure cable TV’s future. He said cable TV provides low-cost live broadcasting and supports broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, giving it a strong universal service character. He cited declining revenues and profits for system operators since 2013 alongside rising content fees.

AI & Enterprise

South Korea launches \'4 hubs, 3 special regions\' autonomous R&D plan, to invest 78.9 billion won in 7 zones

South Korea will shift its regional research and development system from a central government and province-led model to a zone-based, locally autonomous approach. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it launched the \'4 hubs, 3 special regions\' programme at KAIST on Wednesday and will push projects in seven zones. It will invest a total of 78.9 billion won this year and expand support after 2027.

Crypto

Plattsburgh considers 12-month pause on crypto mining and AI data centres to curb high-power facilities

Plattsburgh in New York state is considering reintroducing temporary restrictions on AI data centres and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The city held a public hearing on a proposal to halt land-use approvals for 12 months for high-power computing operations. If passed, facilities requiring 300 kW or more would face a pause in new approvals. Mayor Wendell Hughes has not yet approved the measure, and the city council plans another meeting on Sept. 17.