5g strategy · 2020-02-08 · commercialization, established the 5g+ strategy at the national level...

to Realize Innovative Growth

5G+ Strategy

The coming era of 5G is one that has not been explored before.

The Korean government will provide full support and cooperate closely with the private

sector to ensure that this first step creates new opportunities for companies and

sustainable growth engines for the country.

On April 3rd 2019, Korea secured the title as the first country in the world to commercialize 5G. Now, time calls for Korea to concentrate its national capacity in 5G to make the leap from being the world’s first to the world’s best.

Recognizing that only the first mover who leads global innovation can take advantage of new markets, the Korean government, following the first-ever 5G commercialization, established the 5G+ Strategy at the national level to realize innovative growth in the 5G era.

The 5G+ Strategy aims to lead the global 5G market and create a safe and convenient 5G environment by integrating advanced devices and innovative services that connect all things to the 5G infrastructure. In particular, it plans to focus efforts on nurturing 10 core industries and 5 core services based on 5G networks with a goal of capturing 15 percent of the global 5G market and a production volume of 180 trillion KRW by 2026. To this end, the public sector will support the rapid growth of the 5G market and accelerate private sector investment. At the same time, it will assume an active role in addressing institutional barriers to innovative convergence services.

The coming era of 5G is one that has not been explored before. Korea has taken the first step towards this great challenge before anyone else. The Korean government will provide full support and cooperate closely with the private sector to ensure that this first step creates new opportunities for companies and sustainable growth engines for the country.

We ask for the kind support and cooperation of the people of Korea as we rise to the remarkable challenge of becoming the leading 5G country in the world.

You Young MinMinister, Ministry of Science and ICT

Preface

1Background 6

Expectations for 5G 8

1 Changes in Technology & Services 8

2 Economic and Social Changes 10

The world’s first 5G Commercialization 12

Overview of 5G+ Strategy 14

1 Key direction 14

2 Vision and Policy Goals 16

3 Action Strategy 17

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Key Tasks 18

1 Lead Investment by the Public Sector 18

2 Increase in Private Sector Investment 22

3 Institutional Improvements 26

4 Establishment of an Industrial Foundation 29

5 Support Overseas Expansion 32

Organization Structure &

Expected Effects 34

1 Organization Structure 34

2 Expected Effects 36

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65G+ Strategy to Realize Innovative Growth

1 5G is a core infrastructure of the 4th Industrial Revolution that connects (characterized by hyper connectivity) large volumes of data with all objects in a network very quickly (at high speeds) and in real time (with ultra-low latency).• It facilitates innovative convergence services throughout the economy and society, and creates

new enabling industries in manufacturing such as related equipment and terminals.

1 (Super fast speed) Transmits large volumes of data at a rate as high as 20 Gbps → VR live TV, hologram calls, etc.

2 (Ultra-low latency) Responds instantaneously (latency of less than 1ms) → full self-driving automation, real-time control of robots and drones, etc.

3 (Hyper-connectivity) Connects numerous sensors and devices → smart factory, smart city, etc.

In addition, 5G can trigger a ripple effect in large investments and across upstream and downstream industries, and has gained traction as a driving force of Korea’s new economic growth.• In particular, it is the best alternative to overcoming the crisis in the ICT industry following the

growth slowdown of major industries such as semiconductors and enhanced global competition.

* Forecast of mid- to long-term growth of the ICT industry (2019-2023 annual average, KISDI) : (production)

0.9%, (exports) -0.7%

Korea was the first to acquire substantive reference by launching 5G mobile communications services (Dec. 1, 2018).• The potential of 5G-related industries will be leveraged to create new business opportunities

and employment, thereby driving innovative growth of the Korean economy.

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1. Background2. Expectations for 5G

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By utilizing the opportunity presented by 5G commercialization, maximize the ripple effect on 5G upstream and downstream industries and integrate 5G across the economy and society, thereby securing global leadership of new industries based on 5G and becoming a leader in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Experience

Korea became an ICT powerhouse by taking the lead in building next generation networks in the past.* CDMA commercialization (1996) → Emerged as a mobile market powerhouse

High-speed internet commercialization (1998) → Developed new services such as internet portals

as well as online banking and gaming


2Expectations for 5G

5G is a game changer that fuels digital innovation of industries by going beyond existing mobile communication (voice, data) exchanges between person.• 5G is expected to be the starting point of the 4th Industrial Revolution as it overcomes the

limitations of existing communications technologies.

Changes in Technology & Services1

Data for Everything

Changes in industrial influence based on mobile communications evolutionFigure

1st Industrial Revolution

Steam engine

Electric power

Computer & Internet

Data economy

Digitalization of industries

Voice for Rich

Voice for Everyone

Data for Everyone

Data for Rich

2nd Industrial Revolution

3rd Industrial Revolution

4th Industrial Revolution1G3G

4G

5GB2C / people

B2B / IoT

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While the usage of 4G (LTE) is restricted to ‘smart phones’ (B2C), 5G will be applied to diverse industries (B2B) and advanced terminal equipment and devices.• Existing sectors of innovative growth (i.e. autonomous vehicles, smart factories, drones,

healthcare) can also create new market opportunities with a 5G-based advanced innovation

model.

Change in services based on mobile communications technology evolution (4G → 5G)Figure

4G(LTE) Beyond Smartphone

4G

Smartphone focused

Voice service

SMS, Text

Video streaming

Drone Fly beyond visible line of sight

Real-time search Precision agriculture

Automatic quality inspection Moving logistics robot

Smart factory Productivity innovation

Platooning Full self-driving

Car Connected car

360｡ virtual reality live broadcasting Hologram call

Smartphone Immersive media device


1 Changes in economic and industrial structure

(Revitalization of the data economy) 5G is a key means to stimulate data production, distribution and utilization• (Production) Rapid rise of data production in the wake of a ‘hyper-connected’ era that connects

numerous sensors and devices

• (Distribution) Revitalized distribution of large data (i.e. high resolution (4K/8K) videos) through

‘high-speed’ transmission

• (Utilization) Innovation within the industrial structure via the use of data at industrial sites

and reinforced productivity from 5G characteristics of high-speed, ultra-low latency and hyper

connectivity and integration* of AI and cloud computing

* i.e.) Transmission of high quality video (5G) → Remote (cloud) quality inspection by AI ☞ Faster defective

product detection

(New Industry Ecosystem) ICT and core companies will be the first to enter the 5G convergence service market, and a new ecosystem for creating new industries based on 5G will be created.

2 Public & social changes

(Advancement of national infrastructure) 5G supports real-time management and efficient operations and fosters a safe and smart environment for transportation and logistics that connect vehicles, roads and pedestrians.

(Increased quality of life) 5G advances social safety nets including real-time responses to disasters and enhanced safety measures, and reduces the inter-regional educational gap through realistic and highly-immersive distance learning programs.• 5G allows for digital healthcare services without any time and space restrictions and improves

the quality of medical services.

Economic and Social Changes2

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3 Creation of Large Future Markets from 5G Convergence

5G is expected to create a 1,161 trillion KRW market in 2026 in relevant industries such as network equipment and terminals, advanced devices and security, and convergence services (KISDI, 2019).

Compound Annual Growth Rate (’22→’26)

43.3%

2019

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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20262025

Convergence services 59.6% 692

Network devices, smart phones 33028.4%

Advanced deviceand security 13912.0%

(Unit : trillion KRW)

(Unit : trillion KRW)

1,161(2026)

Global market forecast by year (2019-2026)Figure

Global market forecast by sector (2026)Figure


3The world’s first 5G commercialization

The roadmap to speed up 5G commercialization was proposed (Dec. 2017) and other plans including ▲ pilot service for the Pyeongchang Olympics (Feb. 2018), ▲ frequency bidding (Jun. 2018), ▲ institutional improvements for joint construction of 5G infrastructure and equipment as well as ▲ certification of base station equipment (Oct. 2018) were conducted without delay.

5G mobile network services based on mobile routers (dongles) were launched (Dec. 1, 2018) initially for corporate customers (B2B).

Through close cooperation between private and public sectors, 5G commercialization was achieved for the first time in the world on April 3rd 2019.

Feb. 2018 Jun. 2018

Announced for the goal of the

world’s first commercialization

Certified 5G base station equipment

Finished auction for 5G Specturm

Launched 5G service using mobile

routers first

Sep. 2018

Challenging goal

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Smart phone-based 5G was commercialized for the first time in the world (Apr. 3, 2019).• The world’s first 5G service based on smart phones was launched after laying the groundwork

for 5G network construction and service, and release of 5G-specialized smart phones by

domestic manufacturers.

(SKT) Myunghwa (smart factory) (KT) 5G robot ‘Rota’ (LGU+) LS Mtron (remote-controlled tractor)

1st registrants of 5G service by telecommunication companies (Dec. 2018)Figure


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Establishment of a support system for 5G+ strategic industries•Foster new 5G based industries by selecting and investing in 5G+ strategic industries.

- Create a customized support package for each industry in accordance with market maturity and

demand.

Overview of 5G+ Strategy

To maximize the impact of early 5G commercialization, a national strategy was first pursued, and the government has actively supported new 5G-based industries and private sector-led market revitalization.

Create a new first-mover industry and launch associated services through digital transformation and intelligence innovation based on 5G across all sectors of the economy and society.

Market maturity

Private sector

demand

to increase market dominance at home and abroad

Improve institutions, expand abroad, innovate mid-sized companies

to revitalize the market

Increase private investment and promote verification and commercialization

to secure future competitive advantage

Build industrial base(i.e R&D and infrastructure)

for investment in developing revenue models

Encourage initial use by the public sector and create demand

Key direction1

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Development of a joint growth model for upstream and downstream industries based on private-public partnership• ‘Develop early-stage infrastructure’ through private-public partnerships → ‘Introduce and

expand new services and devices’ → Nurture a virtuous industrial ecosystem of ‘market

revitalization’

Creation of a safe environment to promote 5G services• Strengthen preventive and response systems against cyber security risks and communication

disasters to build the safest environment for 5G usage in a hyper-connected 5G space

Government

Building infrastructure

Introducing new services and devices

Revitalizing the market

Private sector

Safe userenvironment

Standardizationof tests and validation

SME support

Earlyallocation of frequency

bands

Creation of public demand

Overseasexpansion support

Institutional improvements including tax

systemrevisions

Regulatory improvement for R&D and verification

Revitalizationof public

procurement

Investmentin networks

Establishment of production

base

Global industri-alization

Business commercializa-tion of revenue

models

Re-investmentAdvancement

of new technol-ogies

Commer-cialization of

terminals and services

Inter-industry cooperation

and expansion

Job creation


Vision and Policy Goals2

Vision

Realize Innovative Growth through 5G+

Policy Goals

Achieve 180 trillion KRW in production related to5G+ strategy industries by 2026

Create a safe user environment

User protection

100,000 by 2022

600,000 by 2026

Job creation

$10 billion in 2022

$73 billion in 2026

Export

Global market in 2022 10%Global market in 2026 15%

Global expansion

Nurture 5G+ Strategy Industry

10 core industries 5 core servicesIntelligent CCTV

Wearable devices

VR·AR devices Next-generation smart phones

Network equipment

(Future) Drones

(Connected)Robots

5G V2X

Information security

Edgecomputing

Digital healthcare

Immersive contents Smart factories

Smart cities

Autonomous vehicles

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Action Strategy3

1 Secure early market dominance and improve quality of life with lead investment by the public sector

• Act as primer for the creation of an early 5G market by verifying and expanding the 5G convergence service business model, having the public sector introduce and utilize 5G first, thereby driving demand

• Actively introduce 5G technology and infrastructure to public service sectors so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of 5G and improve their quality of life

2 Create a testbed and pursue industrial advancement to attract private investment

• Make Korea the ‘5G Testbed’ of the highest quality through early expansion of 5G networks, establishment of infrastructure for piloting and verifying 5G terminals and services, and etc.

• Reinforce productivity and innovation at SMEs and major industries by supporting the technology business models adopted by SMEs, active use of 5G content in the market, and 5G convergence

3 Support adoption of 5G services and user protection through institutional improvements

• �Improve communication and transmission systems to provide diverse 5G services to the people and stimulate new industries, and pursue regulatory innovation for new 5G convergence technologies and services

• Build the safest environment for 5G usage by strengthening cyber security and communication network stability

4 Nurture companies and talent that match the global standard by establishing an industrial foundation

• Create an ecosystem to lead the global market by securing leading technologies, growing the Information security industry, and fostering startups and human resources to ensure a competitive advantage in the future

5 Promote globalization of Korea’s 5G technology and services by supporting their overseas expansion

• Secure the competitive advantage of Korean technologies to lead the global standardization of 5G and accelerate�entry�into�global�markets�with�experience�gained�from�the�world’s�first�commercialization�of�5G


5Key Tasks

Lead Investment by the Public Sector1

1 Verify and spread 5G+ core services

(1st stage) Support development and verification of revenue models for 5 core private sectors (2018-2021) ⇨ (2nd stage) Promote the dissemination and expansion of the 「5G+ Innovation Project」(2021-2025)

• Promote projects for the dissemination and expansion by each of the 5 core sectors and build

the ‘5G+ Innovation Center’ as a hub for industrialization (2021)

* Encourage joint participation and funding by telecommunications service providers, local universities, and

venture companies and SMEs, while also creating support incubators for 5G+ companies and inducing

cooperation from large corporations and SMEs

Example of verification and spread of 5 core 5G+ servicesFigure

5G+

core services

Immersive contents

Digital healthcare

Smart factories

Autonomous vehicles

Smartcities

Real-time quality control, logistics delivery robots, etc.

Self-driving shuttle buses, mobility for those with less access to transportation, etc.

360° Multi-view live broadcasting, hologram collaboration, etc.

Safety measures in response to disasters, road safety using CCTV, etc.

Emergency medical care in ambulances

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2 Public sector support for creation of demand

(SOC Management) Support safe and efficient management of outdated public facilities• (Infrastructure) Pursue the ‘5G+ Smart SOC’ project to install 5G-based real-time intelligent

monitoring systems linking roads, ports, airports, etc. (2020-)

• (Living facilities) Support prevention efforts and measures to mitigate safety accidents by

collecting and monitoring sensor data (fractures, temperature, etc.) in buildings such as

educational and cultural facilities in real time using 5G (2020-)

• (Outdated nuclear power plants) Promote development and installation related to the safe

decommissioning of nuclear power plants based on 5G through real-time monitoring of high-

danger work sites and verification of operator biometrics (2020-2023)

(Use of advanced devices) Create a 5G device market linked to public demand• (Robots) Increase public convenience and support the socially vulnerable class with the ‘Public

Service Robot Pilot Program*’ (2020-2023) based on 5G and AI in 5 core sectors (education,

administration, social welfare, healthcare, public service)

* i.e.) ‘Curating and guide robots’ in public facilities, ‘life-care robots’ for the socially vulnerable, etc.

• (Drones) Identify demand and promote expansion through R&D of ‘5G Drone’ services and

verification projects linked to public services such as public order, safety, the environment and

measurements (2020)

* Operation technology + mission technology (AI-based data analysis and processing, video compression and

transmission, etc.) → apply to smart farming, UHD relay transmission systems

- Develop 5G drones for postal delivery (2019-2021) and link with public purchases (Korea Post)

• (CCTV) Support (2020-) R&D focused on resolving social problems and creation of an

environment for site verification based on 5G intelligent CCTV, and promote pilot services

(2021-) in the areas of disaster management and safety


3 Improve the quality of life by introducing 5G public services

(5G+ Life Projects) Disseminate 5G solutions based on public demand for improving livelihoods and resolving local social problems such as those in education, agriculture, and the environment (2021-)

Examples of 5G+ Life ProjectsFigure

Realistic Education

BuildVR/ARinfrastructureforremoteeducationandtrainingbasedon5Gatlocalandvocationalschools

Spreadprecisionfarmingtechniquesusing5Gdronesandtractorsonfarmswith

limitedworkers

Buildareal-timemonitoringandresponsesystemforfinedustbasedon5Ginfactory-intensive

regions

Smart Farming Surveillance

(Medical services) Pursue the implementation of a ‘5G remote cooperative medical treatment pilot project’ with large hub hospitals and medical clinics (2020-) → Apply to up to 50% of medical centers of higher grade than general hospitals (2023)

Remote Cooperative Medical Treatment (preliminary)

(Multidisciplinary treatment) Apply to multidisciplinary treatment by medical specialists from diverse fields.

(ER-medical specialists) Real-time cooperative treatment with specialists in hospitals for emergency patients

(Hub hospitals-medical clinics) Adopt 5G remote cooperative medical treatment in hub hospitals and medical clinics

• Improve home-care services by pushing forward support for remote cooperative medical

services through 5G-based real-time video between doctors and home-care nurses (i.e. senior

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(Welfare services) Improve welfare administration and care for the disabled such as by providing real-time video consulting at social welfare centers using 5G terminal devices and analyzing the health of people with disabilities via video links

4 Foster a 5G-based smart city

Build the foundation for a 5G-based smart city• (National pilot city*) Initiate construction of a center for data and AI** (2020-2022) in pilot cities

to develop an operational system for smart cities based on data linked to 5G

* Sejong 5-1 Life Zone, Busan Eco-Delta City

• (Existing city) Support spread of 5G-based smart city technologies by first applying 5G in

existing smart city projects such as the Smart City Challenge (2019-)

Develop and verify 5G smart city services• (New services) Support startups and attract innovative global companies to develop and

integrate 5G-based services of SMEs and startups in pilot cities as a testbed (2019-)

* Promote new 5G technologies in sectors such as transportation, healthcare, education, energy, environment

and safety

• (Robot services) Support the technological development and business operations of companies

with a ‘Robot Integration Center’ that offers a 5G-based robot testbed


Increase in Private Sector Investment2

1 Increase tax benefits and investment support

(Tax Benefits) Provide tax benefits (2019-2020, 2-3%) for investments in the 5G network such as the nationwide establishment of a 5G network (-2022) to attract private financing in infrastructure

(Investment Support) Investments in innovative companies linked to new growth financial programs* organized by the government* ‘Industrial Structure Advancement Program’ (2019-2021, 10 trillion KRW), ‘KP Inno Fund’ (2019-2022, 1.2 trillion

KRW), ‘Smart Factory Fund’ (2019-2021, 0.3 trillion KRW), etc.

2 Construct infrastructure for 5G testing·verification

(Testbed) Build 13 infrastructural hubs for 5G testing and verification in 5 key sectors including diverse 5G terminals and equipment, 5G vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platforms, 5G drones and edge computing• (Terminal) Construct a testbed for performance testing of smart phones and other devices

across their life cycle (prototypes – commercialization) and provide international accreditation

services (2019-)

• (Equipment) Build an environment for testing and verification (2020-) to reinforce the credibility

and safety of 5G network equipment (small cells, repeaters, etc.) of SME

• (V2X*) Create a ‘5G-V2X Testbed’ that comprehensively supports R&D and substantiation,

verification of performance in real-world settings, and international accreditation tests (2019- /

K-City, Pangyo Gyeonggi, Sangam Seoul)

* Vehicle-to-Everything : •Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)

•Infrastructure (V2I)

•Network (V2N)

•Pedestrian (V2P) communications

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5G V2X testbedFigure

K-City - Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Pangyo Zero City – Seongnam Gyeonggi Sangam, Seoul

• (Drone) Install testing and substantiating equipment (5G base stations, etc.) at 5 ‘drone test

fields’ that are already being constructed to test 5G communications and security performance

(2020-2021)

• (Edge computing) Create a practical environment for 5G-integrated services (autonomous

vehicles, drones, smart factories, etc.) of ultra-low latency, based on edge computing* by

utilizing the domestic research network

* Strengthens ultra-low latency by processing and storing data at an edge such as a closer division, device, etc.

rather than a remote central server (cloud-type)

(5G Challenge) Organize competitions to verify and promote 5G autonomous vehicles and drones• (Self-driving cars) Host (2019) Korea’s first self-driving vehicle competition using 5G for

university students on actual roads in cities (Suseong Alpha City, Daegu)

• (Drones) Expand the drone competition for university students to include a 5G-related mission

(2019)

(Cluster formation) Establish the ‘Songpa Mobile Cluster*’ to provide expanded support based on existing measures targeting the radio and security industries to 5G equipment development and demonstration (2020-2025)* Build 5G+ support facilities on the land of the Central Radio Management Service (40,524㎡)

3 Acceleration of 5G Technology Commercialization by SMEs

(Network equipment) Increase R&D support (25% of mobile communications R&D (2017) → 35% (2020)) for technology commercialization of 5G equipment (i.e. small cells, repeaters, modems) from SMEs


Realistic mediaRealistic media content that maximizes immersion and realism

(i.e.: 360° multi-view broadcasting)

Realistic communicationRemotely connected realistic communication content

(i.e.: multilateral hologram video calls)

Realistic lifestyleLifestyle content with high daily demand such as shopping and education

(i.e: VR shopping platform)

Convergence industryConvergence content that can be integrated into other industries such as

factories and farms (i.e.: AR farm control)

Public servicePublic service-applicable content for improving social welfare and public

safety (i.e.: VR safety education)

• Reinforce win-win cooperation by organizing and managing (2019-) the ‘5G Network Equipment

Alliance’ that brings together telecommunications companies, companies handling equipment,

devices and parts, as well as academia and other relevant institutions

(General-purpose module) Develop a general-purpose 5G communication module that can be applied to the development of SMEs’ B2B services, then apply and encourage use of the module (2020-)

(Purchase-conditional R&D) Increase R&D support for commercialization of SMEs linked to purchase demand from public institutions and overseas markets for 5G-based technologies and products

4 Support for 5G Content Market

(Lead project) Create a list of top 10 ‘Global Flagship 5G Content’ in 2022 by undertaking a 5G Content Flagship Project in 5 key sectors

5 key sectors of the 5G content flagship projectFigure

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(Development & Overseas Markets) Create 5G content development hubs by expanding and reorganizing ‘regional VR/AR development hub centers’ (from 7 in 2018 to 10 in 2019) • Build hubs overseas such as 5G content experience halls and business spaces (4 countries in

2019)

5 Support productivity innovation within major industries

(Smart factories) Support the phased distribution* of a 5G-Factory solution that is optimized for bringing innovation to the manufacturing processes of SMEs to include coverage of 1,000 factories by 2022 (2020-2022)

* Goal: (2020) 200 → (2021) 300 → (2022) 500

(Shipbuilding) Test the practicality of 5G-based smart communication environment at shipyards (2020-2023) and secure key technologies for ‘smart yards’ that support process automation and optimization (2021)

(Port operation) Undertake the official establishment (pilot project: 4 ports including Busan and Gwangyang Ports) of a smart port logistics system that automates and upgrades marine port logistics with 5G (2019)

(Energy) Realize an optimized system for power generation using 5G and real-time big data processing to increase utilization of renewable energy (i.e. solar power) power farms (2020-2023)

(AR in Manufacturing) Distribute as a pilot project targeting SMEs AR services (i.e. AR manuals, AR remote control) in manufacturing in connection with 5G smart factory promotion (2020)


Institutional Improvements3

1 Coordinate communications plans and systems

(5G data plan) Encourage introduction of a communications plan that does not sharply increase the communications bill of households to ensure that the people enjoy diverse 5G services (April 2019)* Continuous decrease in data rate per unit of LTE starting with the first 5G data plan

(B2B Support) Ensure flexibility of the communications rate to accommodate diverse 5G services including autonomous vehicles and smart factories (2019-)

2 Increase radio resources and improve regulations

(Increase supply of 5G frequency bands) Increase 5G frequency bands by two-fold (current 2,680㎒ → 5,190㎒) by securing* as much as 2,510㎒ by 2026* △ 510㎒ for bandwidth lower than 6㎓, △ 2,000㎒ for bandwidth higher than 24㎓

• Reset frequency bands for 2G, 3G and 4G networks which are due to expire in 2021 and supply

frequency bands for 5G convergence services (i.e. autonomous vehicles, smart factories and

cities)

(Regulatory improvements) Ease the administrative burden by introducing ‘frequency band licenses’ (Radio Waves Act amended, 2019-) that combine and streamline processes such as frequency band allocation and establishment of radio stations

3 Establish the safest environment for use of 5G

(Cyber security) Establish a comprehensive system for cyber security by designating core 5G facilities as critical information and communications infrastructure and developing an ICT convergence protection system* (Information and Communications Network Act revised, 2019-)

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* Legal grounds related to the protection of IoT devices and services, recommendations on standards for

protecting convergence services, etc.

• Build an intelligent invasion response system using big data and AI technology in response to

cyber threats that are becoming more intelligent and larger in size

(Strengthen the stability of communications networks) Develop a prevention, preparation, response and recovery system for communications disasters to ensure uninterrupted 5G network operation at all times • Expand the target for government inspections (80 → 870) to include all critical communications

facilities (grades A-D) and ensure more frequent inspections and strengthen the mandatory

requirement to secure detour transmission lines between facilities

• Build a cooperative relationship between telecommunications companies such as by

implementing mobile communications roaming and opening up Wi-Fi systems during disasters,

and improve the disaster alert system such as by revising the standard for issuing alerts

4 Regulatory innovation for 5G convergence services

(Link to regulatory sandbox) Continue to identify ‘regulatory sandbox’ tasks for 5G convergence technologies and services through private-public communication channels including 5G forums and committees (2019-)

Example of Regulatory Sandbox related to Convergence ServicesFigure

Digital healthcare

Wearable ECG monitoring

Immersive contents

Mobile VR truck

(Demonstration-linked regulatory improvements) Identify concrete regulatory improvement tasks* and promptly resolve barriers to commercialization in alignment with 5G convergence service demonstration projects* (i.e.) BVLOS and autonomous 5G drone services


(Deregulation of location information) Ease regulations on the location information industry to address the entry barriers for 5G convergence services that use location information (Location Information Act revised, 2019-)

5 Digital gap reduction and user protection

(Digital gap reduction) Improve access to new terminals and services for the vulner-able class (i.e. the disabled and elderly) and expand education leveraging intelligent information services focused on real life experiences (i.e. VR and AR)

(Principle of information security) Establish principles for protection of new users and reinforcement of rights following the expansion of 5G convergence services and intelligent information technologies (2019-)

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Establishment of an Industrial Foundation4

1 Secure global advanced technologies

(Devices) Develop core technologies in the next-generation devices industry• (VR‧AR) Develop ultra-realistic and light devices (immersive HMD, AR glasses) linked to 5G

(2020-) and secure high-performance device technologies tailored to medical and industrial

sites (2019-)

• (Wearables) Develop wearable device (i.e. physical support suits) technology based on 5G and

AI platforms (2020-) and provide support in conjunction with SMEs and startups in relevant

areas (i.e. healthcare and safety)

• (Robots) Support creation of a new market for intelligent and mobile robots by developing an

open ‘cloud robot’ platform (2020-2023) that integrates 5G, cloud computing and AI

Industrial AR glasses

Magnification of inspection area

Display of defect

Physical support wearable suit Cloud robots (social services)

(Future R&D leader) Increase investment in advanced technologies to secure future markets first• (Networks) Promote development of Beyond 5G source technology to secure a competitive

advantage in next-generation technologies and develop higher value-added network equipment

(2021-)

• (Holograms) Support development and commercialization of core source technology for

‘hologram content’ to secure the future content market post VR and AR (2020-)

Example of the development of 5G-based next-generation device core technologyFigure


2 Strengthen competitiveness of the information security industry

(Strengthen technical capabilities) Increase R&D investment to strengthen competitive-ness in information security following validation of 5G network protection technologies and 5G expansion (2021-)* Develop source technologies including 5G-based unmanned vehicles, smart device security and quantum

information telecommunications

(Internalize convergence security) Prepare items for protection verification and assessment for each convergence service such as smart factories and smart cities (2019-) and develop and demonstrate security models (2020-) • Support development of 5G convergence security services and products linked with

information security clusters in Songpa and Pangyo and convergence security graduate schools

(3 institutes in 2019)

3 Establish foundation for 5G+ Korean WAVE

(Technology development) Expand technology development for realistic cultural experiences in cultural arts, tourism and sports, etc. and support demonstration and technological verification of 5G content linked with regionally-specialized infrastructure (2020-)* (Theme parks) AR games + regional cultural experiences, (tourist attractions) interactive concerts and content

+ cultural assets, etc.

(Spread of Korean WAVE content) Increase support for next-generation 5G content* production and distribution that applies realistic technologies in key Hallyu sectors including broadcasting, music, gaming and webtoons (2019-)* i.e.: VR·AR games, movies, K-dramas, music videos, Moving Toons and VR webtoons, smart toys

• Pursue creation of immersive Contents experience halls for cultural assets (4 national museums

in 2019) and VR content theatres for virtual and remote experiences related to regional history

and cultural assets

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4 Catalyze 5G startups and nurture talent

(Catalyze youth startups) Increase R&D support for technology startups in 5G applied content and service sectors with high business potential (2019-)• Support (2019-) funding for commercialization of youth technology startups (i.e. 5G, AI,

Blockchain) and build a ‘5G immersive Contents lab’ (2019) to promote 5G content startups

• Spread the culture of entrepreneurship through corporate venture programs (2019-) that

leverage the innovative competence of large corporations (telecommunications companies,

manufacturing companies, etc.)

(Nurture talent) Build an analysis system for supply and demand of human resources in the 5G+ strategy industry and introduce practical and intensive courses on 5G with in 4 core ICT talent training programs (2019)


Support Overseas Expansion5

1 Promote globalization of 5G services

(Joint expansion of large corporations and SMEs) Organize a consortium of large corporations and SMEs including domestic telecommunications companies, equipment and device manufacturers as well as service and content providers and support commercialization of target markets (2020-)

(Global partnership) Provide matching services with promising domestic companies and initiate local boot camps and commercialization by signing a partnership with leading global 5G firms (2020-)

(5G+ transformation) Develop products whose existing business can be transformed into a viable 5G business model and support a localization program that is tailored to target markets abroad (2020-)

2 Lead global 5G standardization

Include Korea’s 5G technology and demonstration outcomes in global standards for 5G based on public-private cooperation• (3GPP) Following the completion of the first set of standards* (Rel. 15, Jun. 2018), prepare the

second set of standards (Rel. 16, Mar. 2023) that reflects the specialized requests of each 5G

convergence service

* Korea led the mm-Wave (28㎓) technology standardization in cooperation with global companies

• (ITU) Pursue final submission of 5G candidate technologies based on domestic technology to be

reflected in the ITU 5G international standards (2020)

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3 Support overseas expansion through international cooperation

(Secure bridgehead) Establish a base for and support capital funding for promising companies through an ‘international alliance’ between KIC (Korea Innovation Center) and overseas innovation institutes (2019-)• Establish IT support centers and research innovation centers in ASEAN, CIS, etc. in line with

diplomatic policies such as New Southern and New Northern Policies and develop joint projects

(Secure global leadership) Exchange experiences in 5G commercialization through venues such as high-level visits, OECD and G20 digital economy ministerial meetings, and ICT policy forums


6Organization Structure1

(Cooperative system) Prepare a pan-national system by organizing and managing* (bi-annual) Joint 5G+ Strategy Committee meetings comprised of relevant ministries** and experts from the private sector* Minister of Science and ICT and a private sector expert are appointed as co-chair

** Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister), Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Interior and Safety,

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Health and Welfare,

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Ministry of SMEs and Startups,

Korea Communications Commission (Vice Minister)

• Coordinate on inter-ministerial or joint tasks for the public and private sectors and establish an

action plan.

Private sector

• Share progress across ministries• Investment and implementation

plan for joint tasks• Resolution of public complaints,

etc.

Co-chair

Minister of Science and ICT and private sector expert

5G+ Strategy Committee

Government

5G+ Working group

Ministry of Science and ICT

Ministry of Culture, Sports

and Tourism

Ministry of Economy and

Financ

Ministry of Interior and

Safety

Ministry of Trade, Industry

and Energy

Ministry of Oceans and

Fisheries

Ministry of Health and Welfare

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and

Transport

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Korea Communications

Commission

Relevant industry

ICT companies Companies by sector

ResearchersAcademia User groups

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(Implementation system) Conduct assessment* of the implementation progress of each task through a 5G+ Strategy Review Meeting within the Ministry of Science and ICT every quarter (Second Vice Minister) and every month (Deputy Minister of ICT Policy)* Make additions and revisions (adopt moving targets) in the strategy industry as per the market situation and

develop new tasks

• (PM) Designate an officer or a PM in charge of each sector of the 5G+ strategy industry and

transfer ownership to the department in charge to facilitate communication and collaboration

between relevant departments, industries, academia and institutes

• (On-site communication) Promptly resolve* regulatory improvement tasks, private sector

challenges, etc. drawn from on-site discussions, open channels** for collecting opinions, and

service development and verification

* Actively utilize the regulatory sandbox as well as schemes such as temporary licensing and streamlined

processes in the ICT sector

** 5G forums, consultative groups by sector (i.e. smart factories), associations and groups (i.e. networks,

content, devices)

Future investment plan (preliminary)• Invest over 30 trillion KRW through cooperation between the government and the private sector

to create the world’s first 5G ecosystem such as by establishing a nationwide 5G network at an

early stage by 2022


1 (New industries) Emerge as the first-mover in the global market by creating a new 180 trillion won market and achieving export volume of 73 billion dollars by 2026 through the cultivation of 5G+ strategy businesses

Realize innovative growth by pursuing 5G+ technologies that transcend the world’s first 5G commercialization to incorporate ‘new industries’, ‘jobs’ and ‘quality of life’ within 5G

Expected Effects2

Foster 5G+ Strategy Industry

5G+ core servicesProduction

Exports

5G+ core industries

28trillion won in2022

15trillion won

$10billion

in 2022

$73billion

in 2026

Network equipment

Next-generation (5G) smart phones

Network and terminals

VR·AR devices

Wearable devices

Smart devices

Intelligent CCTV

Information security

Edge computing

Security and computing

Autonomous vehicles

Smart cities

Digital healthcare

Immersive contents

Smart factories

(Future) Drones

(Connected) Robots

Unmanned vehicles

5G V2X

13trillion won

180trillion won in2026

105trillion won

75trillion won

$8billion

$2billion

$60billion

$13billion

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2 (Jobs) Create 600,000 quality jobs by 2026 by nurturing an innovative service industry and new manufacturing industry (equipment and terminals, smart devices, unmanned vehicles) based on 5G

3 (Quality of life) Improve the quality of life of the people by creating a safer, more convenient and happier society through the expansion and advancement of 5G in national and social systems

Foster new 5G industries

Employment

2026

600,000people

2022

100,000people

5G+ core services

410,000 jobs(2026)

5G+ core industries

New manufacturing industries

Innovative service industries

190,000 jobs (2026)

Government Complex-Gwacheon, 47, Gwanmun-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 13809, KOREAenquiry office : Ministry of Science and ICT Policy Coordination Division Tel. 02-2110-2822 www.msit.go.kr

to Realize Innovative Growth

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