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5G Strategy
to Realize Innovative Growth
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5G Strategy
to Realize Innovative Growth
 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.
 Preface

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 Min

Minister, Ministry of Science and ICT
CONTENTS

1
Background 6

2
Expectations for 5G 8

1 Changes in Technology & Services 8

2 Economic and Social Changes 10

3
The world’s first 5G
Commercialization 12

Overview of 5G+ Strategy

4
14

1 Key direction 14

2 Vision and Policy Goals 16

3 Action Strategy 17
 Key Tasks

5
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 &

6 Expected Effects 34
1 Organization Structure 34

2 Expected Effects 36
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Background
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. Background
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

2. Expectations for 5G
as well as online banking and gaming

By utilizing the opportunity presented by 5G commercialization, maximize the

3. The world’s first 5G

ripple effect on 5G upstream and downstream industries and integrate 5G across

Commercialization
the economy and society, thereby securing global leadership of new industries
based on 5G and becoming a leader in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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Expectations for 5G
2
1 Changes in Technology & Services

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.

Figure Changes in industrial influence based on mobile communications evolution

Data for Everything

Data economy

Data for
B2C / people
Everyone
5G B2B / IoT
Voice for Data for Digitalization of
Rich
Everyone industries
Voice for
Rich
4G
2G
3G
1G 4th Industrial Revolution

3rd Industrial Revolution

Computer &
2nd Industrial Revolution
Internet

Electric
1st Industrial Revolution
power
Steam
engine
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1. Background
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

2. Expectations for 5G
model.

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

4G(LTE) Beyond Smartphone

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
｡
360 virtual reality live broadcasting Hologram call
Smartphone
focused Smartphone Immersive media device

4G

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

Platooning Full self-driving

Car Connected car

Voice service

Automatic quality inspection Moving logistics robot

SMS, Text
Smart factory Productivity innovation

5. Key Tasks
Video
streaming

Real-time search Precision agriculture

Drone Fly beyond visible line of sight

6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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2 Economic and Social Changes

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.
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1. Background
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

2. Expectations for 5G
services (KISDI, 2019).

Figure Global market forecast by year (2019-2026)

(Unit : trillion KRW)

1,161
894.4

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
686.4

394.5
275.1
181.5 Compound Annual Growth Rate
117.3 (’22 → ’26)
8.2
43.3%
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

Figure Global market forecast by sector (2026)

(Unit : trillion KRW)

Convergence services 59.6% 692

Network devices,
smart phones 28.4% 330 1,161
(2026)
5. Key Tasks

Advanced device
12.0% 139
and security
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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The world’s first 5G

3 commercialization

Through close cooperation between private and public sectors, 5G commercialization

was achieved for the first time in the world on April 3rd 2019.

 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.

Apr. 2019

Commercialized
5G for the first
in the world
Dec. 2019

Feb. 2018 Jun. 2018 Sep. 2018 Dec. 2018

Challenging goal

Announced for
Launched 5G
the goal of the Finished auction for Certified 5G base
service using mobile
world’s first 5G Specturm station equipment
routers first
commercialization

5G mobile network services based on mobile routers (dongles) were launched (Dec. 1,
2018) initially for corporate customers (B2B).
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1. Background
Figure 1st registrants of 5G service by telecommunication companies (Dec. 2018)

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

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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
for 5G network construction and service, and release of 5G-specialized smart phones by
domestic manufacturers.

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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Overview of 5G+ Strategy

4
1 Key direction

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.

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.

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.

Market maturity

Build industrial base Improve institutions, expand abroad,

(i.e R&D and infrastructure) innovate mid-sized companies

to secure future competitive advantage to increase market dominance at home and abroad
Private
sector
demand

Encourage initial use by the public Increase private investment and promote
sector and create demand verification and commercialization

for investment in developing revenue models to revitalize the market

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1. Background
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’

2. Expectations for 5G
Government Private sector

Early Institutional Commer-

Building improvements Standardization
allocation of Safe user Investment cialization of
infrastructure including tax of tests and
frequency system environment in networks terminals and
validation
bands revisions services

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
Regulatory Business
Introducing Establishment Inter-industry
Creation of improvement commercializa-
new services SME support of production cooperation
public demand for R&D and tion of revenue
and devices base and expansion
verification models

Overseas Revitalization Advancement

Revitalizing Global industri-
expansion of public of new technol- Re-investment Job creation
the market alization
support procurement ogies

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

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

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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2 Vision and Policy Goals

Vision

Realize Innovative Growth through 5G+

Policy Goals

Achieve 180 trillion KRW in production related to

5G+ strategy industries by 2026

Global expansion Export Job creation User protection

Global market in 2022 10% $10 billion in 2022 100,000 by 2022 Create a safe user
Global market in 2026 15% $73 billion in 2026 600,000 by 2026 environment

Nurture 5G+ Strategy Industry

Immersive contents Smart factories

VR·AR devices Next-generation

smart phones
Wearable devices

Network
equipment

Intelligent CCTV

10 core industries 5 core services

Autonomous
vehicles
(Future) Drones

Edge
computing

(Connected)
Robots
Information
Digital healthcare Smart cities
security
5G V2X
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1. Background
3 Action Strategy

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

2. Expectations for 5G
• 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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
• 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

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

3 S upport 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 5. Key Tasks

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
6. Organization Structure &

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

Expected Effects

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
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Key Tasks
5
1 Lead Investment by the Public Sector

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)

Figure Example of verification and spread of 5 core 5G+ services

Real-time quality control,

logistics delivery robots, etc.

Self-driving shuttle buses,

360° Multi-view live broadcasting, mobility for those with less
hologram collaboration, etc. Smart
factories access to transportation, etc.

Immersive Autonomous
contents vehicles

Emergency medical Safety measures in

care in ambulances response to disasters,
and at hospitals, etc. Digital Smart road safety using
healthcare cities
CCTV, etc.
5G+
core services

• 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

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1. Background
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-)

2. Expectations for 5G
• (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)

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
(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.

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

• (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
5. Key Tasks
environment for site verification based on 5G intelligent CCTV, and promote pilot services
(2021-) in the areas of disaster management and safety
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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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-)

Figure Examples of 5G+ Life Projects

Realistic Education Smart Farming Surveillance

Build VR/AR infrastructure for Spread precision farming Build a real-time monitoring and
remote education and training techniques using 5G drones response system for fine dust
based on 5G at local and and tractors on farms with based on 5G in factory-intensive
vocational schools limited workers regions

(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
facilities, health centers)
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1. Background
(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

2. Expectations for 5G
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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
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-)

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

* 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

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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2 Increase in Private Sector Investment

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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1. Background
Figure 5G V2X testbed

2. Expectations for 5G
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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
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)

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

( 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
5. Key Tasks

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㎡)
6. Organization Structure &

3 Acceleration of 5G Technology Commercialization by SMEs

Expected Effects

(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
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• 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

Figure 5 key sectors of the 5G content flagship project

Realistic media content that maximizes immersion and realism

Realistic media
(i.e.: 360° multi-view broadcasting)

Remotely connected realistic communication content

Realistic communication
(i.e.: multilateral hologram video calls)

Lifestyle content with high daily demand such as shopping and education
Realistic lifestyle
(i.e: VR shopping platform)

Convergence content that can be integrated into other industries such as

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

Public service-applicable content for improving social welfare and public

Public service
safety (i.e.: VR safety education)
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1. Background
( 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)

2. Expectations for 5G
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)

3. The world’s first 5G

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

Commercialization
(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)

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

( 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)
5. Key Tasks

( 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)
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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3 Institutional Improvements

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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1. Background
* 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

2. Expectations for 5G
( 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
• 

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
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

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

(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-)

Figure Example of Regulatory Sandbox related to Convergence Services

Digital healthcare Immersive contents 5. Key Tasks

Wearable ECG monitoring Mobile VR truck

6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects

( 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
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( 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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1. Background
4 Establishment of an Industrial Foundation

1 Secure global advanced technologies

2. Expectations for 5G
( 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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
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

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

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

Display of
Magnification of
defect
inspection area

Industrial AR glasses Physical support wearable suit Cloud robots (social services) 5. Key Tasks

( 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
6. Organization Structure &

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

Expected Effects

(2021-)
• (Holograms) Support development and commercialization of core source technology for
‘hologram content’ to secure the future content market post VR and AR (2020-)
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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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1. Background
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,

2. Expectations for 5G
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

3. The world’s first 5G

in the 5G+ strategy industry and introduce practical and intensive courses on 5G with in

Commercialization
4 core ICT talent training programs (2019)

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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5 Support Overseas Expansion

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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1. Background
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-)

2. Expectations for 5G
• 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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy
5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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Organization Structure &

6 Expected Effects

1 Organization Structure

(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.

Co-chair 5G+ Strategy Committee • Share progress across ministries

• Investment and implementation
Minister of Science and ICT 5G+ Working group plan for joint tasks
• Resolution of public complaints,
and private sector expert
etc.

Government Private sector

Ministry of Ministry of Ministry of

Ministry of Relevant industry
Economy and Interior and Culture, Sports
Science and ICT
Financ Safety and Tourism

ICT companies Companies by sector

Ministry of Ministry of Land, Ministry of
Ministry of Health
Trade, Industry Infrastructure and Oceans and
and Welfare
and Energy Transport Fisheries

Academia Researchers User groups

Ministry of SMEs Korea
and Startups Communications
Commission
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1. Background
(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

2. Expectations for 5G
• ( 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

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
* 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)

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

• 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

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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2 Expected Effects

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

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

Foster 5G+ Strategy Industry

5G+ core industries Production 5G+ core services

Network and
terminals
Network equipment 15 trillion 28 trillion 13trillion
won in
won won
2022
Next-generation (5G)
smart phones Immersive contents

Smart devices
105trillion 180 trillion 75trillion
VR·AR devices won
won in
won
2026
Wearable devices Smart factories

Intelligent CCTV

Unmanned vehicles
Exports
Autonomous vehicles
(Future) Drones

(Connected) Robots
$8 $10billion $2
billion in 2022 billion
5G V2X
Smart cities
Security and
computing
Information security $60 $73billion $13
billion in 2026 billion
Edge computing Digital healthcare
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1. Background
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

Employment

2. Expectations for 5G
190,000 jobs 410,000 jobs
(2026) (2026)
600,000
Foster new 5G 5G+ core 5G+ core 100,000 people
industries industries services people

New manufacturing Innovative service

2022 2026
industries industries

3. The world’s first 5G

Commercialization
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

4. Overview of 5G+ Strategy

5. Key Tasks
6. Organization Structure &
Expected Effects
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to Realize Innovative Growth

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