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Korean women's curling team claims victory over Japan, strengthens push for spot in semifinal

The Korean women's curling team claimed a 7-5 win over Japan in the Olympic round-robin play on Sunday, strengthening its push for a semifinal berth.

2026-02-16

'Team Kim' put Korean curling on the map. '5G' seeks to boost the signal in Cortina.

The fervor surrounding the Korean women's curling team, known as "5G," at the 2026 Winter Olympics was a decade in the making, starting out with "Team Kim," which surprised the world with a silver medal win on home turf in 2018.

2026-02-15

Korean women's curling team '5G' prepares for Milan Cortina Olympic Games

The Korean women's curling team, known as '5G,' aims to build on the success of 'Team Kim' from the PyeongChang Olympics as they prepare for the Milan Cortina Games.

2026-01-30

KT Q2 profit beats expectations on robust core businesses

Korea's No. 2 mobile carrier KT on Monday reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on the back of solid growth in its core businesses.

2025-08-11

LG Innotek develops world's first automotive 5G satellite communications module

LG Innotek developed the world’s first 5G satellite communication module for vehicles, in a move it says will transform data transmission in connected and autonomous cars, the company announced Wednesday.

2025-05-28

Samsung, SKT will use AI to speed up 5G

Samsung and SK Telecom are collaborating to enhance 5G connectivity quality using AI. They will deploy the AI-RAN Parameter Recommender to improve base station performance.

2024-10-28

KT CEO Kim discusses future of telecommunications networks in an AI world

KT's CEO Kim Young-shub talked about the future of telecommunications companies in an AI-powered future during a keynote address at the M360 Asia Pacific event.

2024-10-01

KT creates 'Welcome' 5G pricing plan for foreigners

A model shows off KT's "Welcome" 5G pricing plans dedicated to foreigners.

2024-04-28

Stage X looks to disrupt Korea's telecom industry with $460M 'real 5G'

Stage X, an upcoming entry into Korea’s telecom industry, will pour 612.8 billion won ($461.6 million) into building its “real 5G” network infrastructure, its CEO said Wednesday.

2024-02-07

Stage X will become Korea's fourth major mobile carrier

Stage X, backed by Kakao affiliate Stage Five, will become Korea's fourth major mobile carrier.

2024-02-01