Fast and Secure 'Public Wi-Fi 6' Installed Across All Public Living Areas in Seoul

Speed 4 Times Faster Than Existing Wi-Fi ... Reduced Risk of Hacking and Eavesdropping

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seoul City announced on the 29th that it will be the first in the world to install WiFi 6 (WiFi6 IEEE 802.11ax), a latest technology that is faster and more secure than existing public Wi-Fi, throughout all public living areas.

The city aims to become a 'data free' city by 2022, where anyone can use public Wi-Fi for free. Public living areas refer to places such as areas around subway stations, parks, plazas, traditional markets, tourist facilities, main streets, bus stops, and rivers.

WiFi 6 is a latest Wi-Fi technology that is four times faster than existing public Wi-Fi and has enhanced security, making it safer from hacking or eavesdropping risks. Once this Wi-Fi is introduced, Seoul citizens and tourists will be able to use upgraded public Wi-Fi with faster speeds and improved security even in densely populated areas of downtown Seoul where radio interference is severe.

Since WiFi 6 is the latest technology, Seoul City will conduct a 'Benchmark Test (BMT)' for pre-technical verification at Sangam World Cup Stadium from May 18 to 22, evaluating security, Wi-Fi coverage, speed, and more. Verified equipment (indoor and outdoor APs) and companies will be selected to provide high-quality communication services.

Companies wishing to participate in the performance evaluation test can visit the Seoul City Hall Information and Communication Security Office in person on May 11 and 12 to submit their application forms and related documents.

In this regard, Seoul City will also hold a public briefing session introducing the equipment performance evaluation test at 10:30 a.m. on May 6 at the Seosomun Annex of Seoul City Hall.

Lee Won-mok, Director of Seoul City's Smart City Policy Office, said, "To guarantee the basic communication rights within Seoul, we will introduce WiFi 6 technology, which is vastly upgraded in performance compared to the existing WiFi 5, throughout all public living areas in Seoul." He added, "We expect this to also contribute to alleviating the growing digital information gap between social classes."

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