Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G Ambitions
Nearly 89% of broadband connections in South Korea are fiber-optic, the highest global share as of 2023. SK Telecom reported over 15 million 5G subscribers by late 2023. The government targets commercial 6G by 2028, with a LEO satellite test planned for 2027. Starlink received regulatory clearance and is expected to launch service in June 2025.
