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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Starlink to launch satellite network service in South Korea
Seoul [South Korea], June 4 (ANI): Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch Starlink satellite internet service in South Korea, following the approval from government authorities last week, reports the Korean Herald. This launch will mark the rollout of a Low Earth orbit, or LEO, satellite network in the country, which would provide high-speed connectivity in remote and unreachable areas. Seoul's Ministry of Science and ICT gave approval to Starlink for a supply agreement. While a similar type of deal was offered to Hanwha Systems and KT Sat, which are resellers of the UK-based Eutelsat-OneWeb, another low-orbit service provider. According to SK Telink, Starlink's local partner, said that it plans to begin the service as soon as the final regulatory step is cleared -- the conformity assessment of antennas it uses to receive satellite signals, said the report of the Korea Herald. The LEO satellite communication services rely on antennas to receive signals from satellites, unlike conventional mobile networks, where smartphones communicate directly with base stations on the ground. LEO satellite communication services are a high-speed, low-latency internet service which is expected to be particularly helpful for aircraft and maritime vessels, where internet access is local partner aims to expand its product line to include maritime and aviation-specific packages, as well as packages for public institutions. 'When low-orbit satellite telecommunication services launch in Korea, high-speed wifi networks will be available in aeroplanes and vessels,' said ICT Minister Yoo Sang-im. 'For sailors on long voyages, the ability to stream video and make video calls will significantly improve life on board,' he added. Recently, Starlink officially started operations in Bangladesh, which is likely to provide speeds up to 300 Megabits per second (Mbps) in the country. India's major telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have partnered with Starlink to provide Satcom services in India. Starlink's application to provide services in India is pending approval by the Department of Telecommunications. The Indian government has clarified that spectrum for Satcom services will be allotted administratively and not by auction, so that affordable services can be provided to consumers. (ANI)
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Starlink to bring satellite network service to S. Korea
US Space firm SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is set to launch in South Korea following approval from government authorities last week. The rollout will mark the beginning of low Earth orbit, or LEO, satellite networks in the country, offering high-speed connectivity in remote and unreachable areas. Seoul's Ministry of Science and ICT has approved the California-based company's cross-border supply agreement, along with similar deals involving Hanwha Systems and KT Sat, which are resellers of the UK-based Eutelsat-OneWeb, another low-orbit service provider. In Korea, foreign companies are required to sign a supply agreement with domestic telecommunication operators to offer satellite services locally. Starlink's local partner, SK Telink, said it plans to begin the service as soon as the final regulatory step is cleared — the conformity assessment of antennas it uses to receive satellite signals. Unlike conventional mobile networks, where smartphones communicate directly with base stations on the ground, current LEO satellite communication services rely on antennas to receive signals from satellites. The high-speed, low-latency internet service is expected to be particularly helpful for aircraft and maritime vessels, where internet access is limited. 'When low-orbit satellite telecommunication services launch in Korea, high-speed wifi networks will be available in airplanes and vessels," said ICT Minister Yoo Sang-im. "For sailors on long voyages, the ability to stream video and make video calls will significantly improve life on board." SK Telink said it will expand its product lineup to include maritime and aviation-specific packages, as well as packages for public institutions. The company will also collaborate with local governments to build disaster-response communication networks in remote islands, mountainous regions and other areas where telecom infrastructure is difficult to establish, or where conventional networks are vulnerable during emergencies, the company said. SpaceX launched its subsidiary Starlink Korea LLC here in 2023. Industry experts expect the service could begin as early as next month. The commercialization of LEO satellite communications is also expected to accelerate the country's transition into the next-generation 6G era, experts say. The 6G network is expected to significantly increase the number of connected devices per person. The advancement of autonomous vehicles, urban air mobility and virtual reality will require ultra-low latency and ultra-high-speed communication networks. Satellite connectivity is also expected to supplement terrestrial infrastructure, helping to meet the surging demand for data.
Korea Herald
17-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korea scores 1st nuclear research reactor project from US
Research reactor to support advanced materials studies, medical isotope production, with full project timeline spanning 8-10 years A Korea-led consortium has signed a contract to work on a research reactor project in the United States, marking the country's first-ever export of reactor technology to the US. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT on Thursday, the consortium comprising the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Hyundai Engineering and American engineering company MPR Associates will work with the University of Missouri on the initial design phase of a project to build a new research reactor — the Next Generation Missouri University Research Reactor. Research reactors, unlike nuclear power reactors built to generate electricity, produce neutrons, which can be used for the study of materials at the atomic level as well as the production of radioisotopes for medicine, industry and research. The Science Ministry highlighted that the project recognized the world-class level of Korea's nuclear reactor technologies, which have come a long way since the country obtained its first research reactor from the US in 1959. 'The secured project is another milestone that was achieved through the combination of our researchers' unmatched technological abilities and the private sector's expertise in overseas businesses,' said Joo Han-gyu, president of KAERI. According to the University of Missouri, the $10 million initial agreement is projected to take about six months to complete and the results will be used for the preliminary design and licensing phase, which will be under a separate contract. The entire project is expected to take between eight to 10 years. 'Moving forward, the government will strengthen strategic exports of research reactors,' said Yoo Sang-im, Minister of Science and ICT. 'The government will bolster the development of advanced nuclear reactor technologies, which is a national strategic technology, to lead the global nuclear reactor sector and advance it into a future growth engine to bring prosperity to the Korean people.'
Korea Herald
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Korea seeks to safeguard tech ties with US amid sensitive list concerns
Korea's shipbuilding, nuclear sectors closely monitor fallout from US designation The US government's decision to place South Korea on its list of sensitive countries has raised concerns that the designation could hamper Korea's chances of collaborating with the US in technological and industrial areas. Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-im noted that the labeling could damage the trust between the two allies during a live TV show aired by broadcaster KBS on Sunday. 'The joint research projects (between Korea and the US) are not going to be scrapped but there could be various inconveniences such as having to file in reports 45 days in advance under the regulation,' he said, referring to the US Department of Energy's explanation that the visits by foreign nationals from listed countries to DOE sites and cooperation undergo an internal review beforehand. 'Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy will visit (the US soon). Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to visit the US and I also have a similar plan.' An official at the Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday that the timing of Yoo's visit to the US has not been confirmed. 'What we have heard so far is that there are no problems to our science and technology cooperation and that (Korea and the US) will continue to push for science and technology cooperation in the future as well,' said the official. 'We are still trying to figure out the exact reason and background for the designation and what kind of limitations (the listing) would have. The (Korean) government is doing all it can to remove Korea from the sensitive countries list." The previous Biden administration added South Korea to the lowest category of the Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List, or SCL, in January this year. Referring to South Korea as the Republic of Korea, or ROK, the DOE said, 'Currently there are no new restrictions on bilateral science and technology cooperation with the ROK. The Energy Department looks forward to collaborating with the ROK to advance our mutual interests.' According to Korea's National Research Council of Science and Research, which governs the country's 23 state-funded research institutes, there were 67 joint research agreements between Korea and US organizations as of Tuesday. As Korea's designation on the DOE's list will take effect on April 15, Korea's research institutes said that there have not been any changes to the ongoing projects yet. An official at a government-backed research institute voiced worries over the potential implications of the designation. 'If (Korea) stays on the SCL, it could affect joint projects not only in the future but also right now,' said the official. 'Having to face adversities in co-working on advanced technologies such as (artificial intelligence) and quantum mechanics with the US would weaken our country's competitiveness on the international stage.' The DOE's list of sensitive countries includes China, India, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Iraq and Israel, with North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba being labeled as terrorists. Despite the negative connotation, the DOE told VOA that 'Inclusion does not necessarily indicate an adversarial relationship with the United States; many designated countries are those we regularly cooperate with on a variety of energy, science, technology, counterterrorism and nonproliferation issues.' Sources in the shipbuilding and energy fields, the areas that the Trump administration has publicly called for cooperation with Korean players, said they were closely monitoring the development of the designation. 'We are checking different aspects (of the listing) but there are no critical issues at the moment,' said an official working in the shipbuilding industry. 'Because we are in a situation where we have more advanced technologies in case of cooperation. … We are going to have to wait and see how things unfold.' An official working in the nuclear power sector pointed out that the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will take the driver's seat in correcting the designation, saying that each industrial player cannot comment much about the issue at hand. 'In terms of nuclear energy, (Korea and the US) should work together as they need to exchange support like how they are in the shipbuilding industry,' said the official. 'Since we don't have how the (Energy Department) will handle the listing and to what extent it will have an impact, it will be difficult for us to make conclusive statements until there are official announcements.'
