Samsung Electronics Shares 5G Technology and Busan Expo with UK Department of Culture

Samsung Electronics Network Business Division President Jeon Kyung-hoon (right in the photo) met with Michelle Donelan, UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, at a government office in London on the 20th (local time) to discuss next-generation mobile communications and requested support for hosting the '2030 Busan World Expo.'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Jeon Kyung-hoon, President of Samsung Electronics' Network Business Division, met with Michelle Donelan, UK Minister for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, at the UK government office in London to discuss next-generation mobile communications and requested support for the bid to host the '2030 Busan World Expo.'

On the 21st, Samsung Electronics announced that both sides discussed the importance of 5G mobile communications and digital innovation based on next-generation communication networks, which are key interests of the UK government.

In particular, President Jeon explained Samsung Electronics' advanced technology, including the virtualization base stations used in the 5G network construction currently underway in cooperation with Vodafone, a global telecommunications operator in the UK. Samsung Electronics was selected as Vodafone's 5G network solution provider in June last year.

During the meeting, President Jeon promoted Samsung Electronics' 5G technology and highlighted the competitiveness of the '2030 Busan World Expo,' requesting support. Samsung Electronics is participating in the 2030 Busan World Expo bid committee and conducting various promotional activities.

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