South Korea

South Korea’s Space Revolution: From Late Bloomer to Satellite Powerhouse by 2030

Sources: South Korean news agencies and official statements were used to ensure up-to-date information and quotes. Key references include Yonhap News Agency reports on KASA’s establishment and budget en.yna.co.kr en.yna.co.kr, the Hanwha-KARI

11 September 2025

No-Fly Seoul? Breaking Down South Korea’s Strict 2025 Drone Laws

The drone regulatory framework in Seoul is led by MOLIT with KOCA as the aviation regulator, KOTSA handling the Drone One-Stop registration portal, and the Ministry of National Defense plus the Capital

15 August 2025

Drones · Laws · Regulations · South Korea · Technology

Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G Ambitions

As of 2023, nearly 89% of all broadband connections in South Korea are fiber-optic, the highest share in the world. South Korea launched commercial 5G in April 2019, becoming the first country

6 July 2025

6G · Broadband · Connectivity · Internet · South Korea

Drone Laws in South Korea (2025 Overview)

The nationwide altitude limit for drones is 150 meters above ground level, and flying higher requires explicit permission. Drones may not fly within 5 nautical miles (about 9.3 kilometers) of any airport

30 June 2025

2025 Overview · Drones · Regulations · South Korea · Technology Law