South Korea joins nine countries in 6G Principles Statement

Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 [YONHAP]

South Korea’s Ministry of Science announced on Tuesday that it has joined a joint statement by 10 countries outlining research and development principles for sixth generation (6G) wireless communication systems.

According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, the statement was released in conjunction with the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona in the name of the United States, Australia, Japan and six other countries, and aims to build a secure and interoperable 6G network. asked for construction.

Under this declaration, 10 countries agreed to work together to support trusted technologies that protect safety, resilience, and privacy while protecting national security.

6G systems must also be built on comprehensive, industry-driven standards worldwide and support open and interoperable innovation as part of efforts to foster international cooperation, the statement said. ing.

It also called for affordability, sustainability, global connectivity, and a secure and resilient supply chain within the system to foster healthy competition in global markets.

Science Minister Lee Jeong-ho said, “Our government has set the direction for 6G technology development.” “It aims to strengthen the security of the core component supply chain, promote openness in network infrastructure and software-based transformation, reduce energy consumption, and expand coverage.”

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yeol said, “At a time when advanced technology is interconnected with national security, we must play a leading role in devising and refining principles regarding core and new technologies in order to maintain and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness.” I will strive to fulfill this goal.”

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