SK Telecom builds digital twin to test quantum networks before deployment
SKT’s key manager connects to a KISTI simulator to test network designs and key-management workflows
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SK Telecom launches new AI DC focused company, split from SK Broadband
SK Horizon launches with $2.2 billion in investment from KKR and IMM
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US wants ‘like-minded’ nations to join 6G software-led project to counter China
NTIA to work with ‘trusted’ governments on ‘dramatically different playbook’ to botched 5G rollout
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SK Telecom to test AI-RAN, physical AI for South Korea build out
SKT to lead government venture, leveraging Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung kit
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LG U+ proposes latency targets for quantum-safe networks
ITU-T study aims to help telecom operators measure and manage delays introduced by quantum-safe security
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SK Hynix raises $26.5B in blockbuster US listing
The largest ever listing by a foreign firm
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South Korea plans sovereign LEO network by 2035, costing up to $9.2B
Ambitious set of aerospace goals set by the government in elaborate gesture toward onshoring advanced industrialization
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Quantum sensing targets industrial, data center energy optimization
South Korea's xDots says its diamond NV sensor captures ultra-precise power telemetry to help AI identify energy-saving opportunities for data centers
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Samsung and SK Hynix in discussions with South Korean government about future chip investments: report
Government official said announcement regarding new chip cluster expected soon
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Researchers build zero-charge chip to topple the AI memory wall
New DRAM models does away with the capacitor
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AI chip startup Rebellions raises $400m in funding, launches AI infrastructure platforms
The newly launched RebelRack and RebelPod are available now
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SK Telecom, Ericsson partner on 6G, AI-RAN opportunities
Will also bolster 5G partnership
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SK Telecom to solve AI memory blight with Hynix in 2026
APAC giant gives rare insight outside of South Korea into its operations since recent AI-focused restructure
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War in the Middle East threatens chip supply chain’s access to helium, lawmakers warn
South Korean politician sounds alarm over conflict’s impact on exports of vital noble gas from Qatar, UAE
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Software startup tackling AI inference bottlenecks bags $20M
AI infrastructure startup FriendliAI looks to address the growing demand for faster AI inference in production environments
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Nokia networking switches to power Empyrion data center in South Korea
IXR line to power the Seoul, Gangnam-based GDC
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FuriosaAI partners with LG AI Research on RNGD inferencing chips
AI accelerators will be available via LG’s EXAONE platform
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Singapore-Japan subsea cable system to be built by Singtel-led consortium and NEC
Cable will be 8,900km long
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South Korean gov’t announces increase in chips industry support package amidst incoming US tariffs
Government also approved Samsung’s request to increase work week for chip employees above legal maximum
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Construction begins on E2A subsea cable connecting US to Asia
Will have landing points across Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and California when complete in 2028
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SK Telecom partners with Elice, Schneider, Giga Computing for AI data centers
Company goes all in on AI data centers - with a focus on modular deployment
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Samsung pairs with Hyundai to drive 5G RedCap trial
The vendor deployed a Private 5G network at Hyundai's Ulsan plant
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Meta in talks to acquire AI chip startup FuriosaAI – report
Deal could close as early as this month
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Samsung’s advanced chip packaging VP Lin Jun-Cheng leaves company
Ex-TSMC executive departs Samsung as contract comes to an end
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IQM to deploy Spark quantum computer at Chungbuk National University, South Korea
Machine will be installed in Q1 2025