19th of March 2021

Author: Joseph Waring

More than 1,000 5G subscribers in South Korea planned joint legal action against mobile operators over what they claim are slow data rates and poor coverage, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The group plans to file a class action lawsuit in May after adding more users to a complaint. It is seeking at least KRW1 million ($885.15) in compensation per subscriber who on two-year plans from SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus, the news service wrote.

Kim Jin-wook, a lawyer managing the case, claimed the quality of 5G services doesn’t meet expectations, with slower than advertised data rates and coverage limited to major cities despite the service costing more than LTE plans.

Read more at: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia/asia-news/korean-5g-users-to-seek-compensation

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A group of over 50 of the largest European tech and industrial firms have criticized EU members for lagging behind other countries in the rollout of 5G networks, calling for urgent measures before it is too late to close the gap.

The latest analysis by the European Round Table for Industry (ERT), released recently, shows that the 27-nation bloc’s progress on the development of the next-generation networks is too slow, compared to other parts of the world, especially South Korea, Switzerland and China.

“Concern is growing that Europe is far behind other world regions, in spite of being home to two globally leading mobile infrastructure companies,” the report read.

The ERT outlined setbacks in both commercialization and infrastructure deployment. According to its data, more than half of the EU member states have not yet launched 5G commercial services, while the EU countries as a whole have fewer than ten 5G base stations per million citizens. The report added there were “equally poor” rates of upgrading 4G infrastructure to 5G.

To put this in perspective, South Korea had around 1,500 5G towers per million last year. China previously announced plans to install an additional 600,000 5G base stations by the end of the year.

Read more at https://dailytimes.com.pk/669095/europe-far-behind-on-5g-deployment-warn-experts/

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http://koreabizwire.com/s-korea-to-provide-information-services-on-electromagnetic-waves/132720?fbclid=IwAR0CV7Y8RRtBoyj59SEAzfZBq1tvL4392w_s210oQ2Dh8ryYl3Q9Y4UGzNE

The South Korean government has decided to measure the levels of electromagnetic waves generated by portable fans and electronic cigarettes and disclose the results.

The decision comes at a point where consumers have been facing constant difficulties accessing information about the level of electromagnetic waves being generated by these products.

The government also plans to measure the levels of electromagnetic waves at childcare facilities, kindergartens, airports, subway stations, and amusement parks.

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT announced on Sunday that the measurements of electromagnetic waves will be made public on Monday.

Anyone can file a request with the National Radio Research Agency online (www.rra.go.kr/emf) to measure the level of electromagnetic waves on any product or facility of choice.

The agency will also be responsible for conducting periodic measurements on the list of products selected by a special committee where a number of consumer agencies participate as members.

The ministry will also come up with stricter standards for testing the quality of a variety of devices designed to shield electromagnetic waves, and sue companies that exploit anxiety about electromagnetic waves to sell products with false or exaggerated features, via the Fair Trade Commission.

Starting in April, the ministry will conduct measurements of electromagnetic waves at daycare services, kindergartens, and elementary schools that have applied for the initiative and provide recommendations on how to reduce the wave levels.

The ministry will also measure electromagnetic radiation at airports, subway stations, amusement parks, and factories.

The ministry plans to establish a new agency that will serve as a control tower for electromagnetic safety, and lend portable measuring devices to the public for variety of purposes.

“We hope the new initiative can resolve public anxiety surrounding electromagnetic waves, and create a safer environment for all,” said Park Yoon-kyu, director of the Wave Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)

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