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Ohou overhauls membership, shifts benefits to start of purchases

Ohou is scrapping its purchase-performance-based tier system and moving the timing of membership benefits to the start of purchases. The company will introduce a new membership program in September and stop granting new status under its existing VIP tier scheme, it said on Wednesday. The termination takes effect from Aug. 30. The change aims to broaden the range and scope of customers who receive benefits such as points and shipping coupons.

Telecommunications & Media

Baeh Kyung-hoon says telecoms must transform into AI companies as top 3 expand investment

SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus will work with the government to expand next-generation network investment to respond to the AI era and form a public-private consultative body to discuss investment and telecoms regulatory improvements. Deputy Prime Minister and Science Minister Baeh Kyung-hoon said telecoms should transform into AI infrastructure and platform companies. The ministry plans a comprehensive policy package, while the carriers will expand membership benefits and provide temporary plan perks for youth and vulnerable groups.

Telecommunications & Media

Korean telecoms launch Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus on Tuesday launched the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and began targeting the AI wearable market. Developed through a partnership between Meta and global eyewear company EssilorLuxottica, the glasses support AI functions via voice commands as well as photo and video capture, calls and music. The telecoms are selling the Wayfarer model for 690,000 won or 740,000 won, depending on lens and frame options, and are offering bundled benefits and offline sales.