South Korean authorities plan to launch sixth-generation cellular communications in the country as early as 2028, two years before the deadline set in the K-Network 2030 state plan. informs The Yonhap agency refers to the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technologies.
The development and implementation of 6G has been accelerated by the government’s desire to maintain South Korea’s title as the world leader in network infrastructure. Also, according to Yonhap, the imminent rollout of 6G is supported by the recovery of electronic component supply chains and the development of innovative software.
Yonhap writes that a feasibility study is currently underway in the government for a project aimed at research and development of 6G. The project is estimated at $481.7 million.
According to IPlytics, South Korea accounts for 25.9% of the total 5G patents and is second behind China with a share of 26.8%. South Korean authorities plan to take 30% or more in a new round of technological struggles in the development and development of 6G.
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