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Korea’s three national carriers have enabled Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones via Apple’s recent iOS update, bringing Android–iOS parity for default messaging to a market long dominated by OTT apps. SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus now support RCS for iPhone users across Korea, extending capabilities that previously existed only on Android. RCS on iPhone is available on iPhone 11 series and newer models running the latest iOS update, with activation dependent on carrier support and user settings. Users gain modern chat features including group messaging with up to 100 Android participants, read receipts, typing indicators, replies, and support for richer media.
South Korea's government and its three national carriers are aligning fresh capital to speed AI and semiconductor competitiveness and to anchor a private-led innovation flywheel. SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus will seed a new pool exceeding 300 billion won (about $219 million) via the Korea IT Fund (KIF) to back core and foundational AI, AI transformation (AX), and commercialization in ICT. KIF, formed in 2002 by the carriers, will receive 150 billion won in new commitments, matched by at least an equal amount from external fund managers. The platforms lifespan has been extended to 2040 to sustain long-cycle bets.
The recent SK Telecom data breach, termed the industry's worst by CEO Ryu Young-sang, led to a massive customer exodus and highlighted urgent cybersecurity needs. With 70,000 users lost, the telecom giant faces financial and legal challenges, emphasizing the critical role of robust data security measures.
Dive into our in-depth coverage of MWC 2025, highlighting the latest innovations in 5G, AI, IoT, and more. Discover how industry leaders are shaping the future of technology with groundbreaking announcements and developments unveiled during the event.
The GSMA Foundry has launched Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, an open-source AI evaluation framework designed to enhance telecom-specific large language models (LLMs). Supported by Hugging Face, The Linux Foundation, Deutsche Telekom, SK Telecom, and more, this initiative aims to improve AI efficiency, security, and compliance in 5G and 6G networks. Learn how this industry-wide benchmark is shaping the future of telecom AI innovation.
The CEOs of SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus met with South Korea’s Science Minister to push for stronger government support for AI investment. Key discussions focused on public-private collaboration, tax incentives, and regulatory reforms to drive AI innovation and maintain South Korea’s telecom competitiveness.
The article discusses the transformative impact of Generative AI on the telecom industry, highlighting its benefits in optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing customer support, and improving knowledge management. Generative AI streamlines processes, reduces the need for human intervention, and provides real-time, accurate responses. It is crucial in network performance, planning, and proactive maintenance, ensuring high reliability and service quality. The technology also facilitates personalized marketing and sales strategies, boosting customer engagement. However, the integration of Generative AI poses challenges such as data management, privacy concerns, infrastructure scalability, and the need for specialized expertise, which must be addressed to fully leverage its potential.

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