Creating Eum 5G Market... Ministry of Science and ICT Discusses 5G Convergence Service Advancement Plan

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] The government is simplifying the frequency supply procedures and improving the frequency supply system for public institutions to promote the spread of Ieum 5G (5G specialized network). It is taking steps to activate a 5G convergence ecosystem that can support the 5G industry foundation by enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises and expanding talent development.

On the 24th, the Ministry of Science and ICT held the 6th Pan-Government Public-Private Joint 5G+ Strategy Committee meeting via video conference. The ministry plans to support the growth of supply companies through technology development and commercialization, simplify the Ieum 5G supply procedures so that demand companies can quickly apply and adopt it, and promote institutional improvements. It will conduct demonstrations in key sectors such as healthcare and logistics and establish the Ieum 5G Alliance to serve as a hub for private sector expansion. An Ieum 5G Support Center will also be operated to foster leading companies.

A 5G convergence ecosystem will also be established. To strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises, a device testbed will be created through the 5G Open Innovation Open Lab. Commercialization of 5G communication modules based on domestic chipsets (3.5 GHz and 4.7 GHz) will be pursued this year, and support for the development of 28 GHz communication modules will be provided next year. To resolve 5G difficulties, the ‘5G+ Corporate Difficulty Resolution Support Center’ will be operated, and support for nurturing prospective unicorn companies in the 5G field will be expanded. For talent development, a specialized graduate school for 5G convergence services and convergence security will be established and operated.

There are also plans to actively advance overseas. Through strategic international cooperation with major countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, the domestic Open RAN industry ecosystem will be strengthened. Minister Lim Hye-sook of the Ministry of Science and ICT stated, "Korea, which opened the world's first 5G era, has achieved quantitative growth in various aspects such as expanding overseas exports of equipment and content and surpassing 20 million subscribers," adding, "We will actively work with the private sector to advance 5G convergence services and spread Ieum 5G services, leading digital innovation based on the 5G year."

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