2nd Vice Minister of Science and ICT: "Online Daily Life... Must Ensure Ultra-High-Speed Internet Connectivity"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] Cho Kyung-sik, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated on the 22nd, "In a situation where our daily lives have become online due to COVID-19, guaranteeing ultra-high-speed internet connectivity should be approached as a basic right for survival."

Vice Minister Cho attended the 'OECD Council Recommendation on Broadband Connectivity Publication Commemoration Event' held in the evening Korean time on the same day, where he introduced Korea's ultra-high-speed internet infrastructure policy experience and the Digital New Deal policy.

The OECD Recommendation on Broadband Connectivity is a revision of the broadband development recommendation adopted in 2004, updated to address newly emerging issues in the digital era. It presents policy recommendations in five key areas: ▲promoting competition, investment, and innovation in broadband development ▲measures to bridge the digital divide ▲ensuring network resilience, reliability, and stability ▲minimizing the negative environmental impact of communication networks ▲and periodic evaluation of the broadband market.

Korea actively participated in the revision process of the recommendation, contributing to its completion and adoption by reflecting policy priorities such as investment in high-capacity infrastructure, network resilience, improving connectivity for vulnerable groups, and evaluating the quality of ultra-high-speed internet services.

At the event, Vice Minister Cho delivered a keynote speech alongside the Vice Minister of Communications of Brazil. After introducing Korea's experience in building ultra-high-speed internet, he said, "We will actively contribute to international efforts to bridge the digital divide between countries and enhance connectivity." Panelists included the Chairperson of the Spanish Market Competition Commission, the Director of Digital Development at the World Bank, and the CEO of AT&T Mexico.

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