Korean Telecom Giants Showcase AI Innovations at MWC 2025

Korean Telecom Giants Prepare for MWC 2025

As the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 approaches, South Korea's leading telecom companies are gearing up to showcase their latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and use cases. The event, set to take place in Barcelona from Monday to Thursday, will see participation from SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, along with tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix 1

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AI Infrastructure and Data Centers

SK Telecom is set to demonstrate a range of technologies crucial for AI data center businesses. The company will showcase:

1. AI-powered energy management solutions for optimal power sourcing and distribution
2. Liquid cooling methods for temperature regulation in data centers
3. AI-powered radio access network (AI-RAN) technology, integrating GPUs for simultaneous telecom and AI services 2

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SK Telecom CEO Yoo Young-sang emphasized the importance of building abundant infrastructure for expanding AI services, dubbing their strategy the "AI Infrastructure Super Highway" 1

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Real-World AI Applications

KT will focus on demonstrating real-world use cases of its AI solutions:

1. An office-themed zone showcasing an AI agent for enhancing work efficiency
2. A stadium-themed zone featuring an AI stadium announcer capable of real-time translations
3. A lab-themed zone demonstrating multi-modal communication 2

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LG Uplus will present its proprietary generative AI model, ixi-GEN, and AI agent, ixi-O. The company will also showcase post-quantum cryptography and Anti-Deep Voice, a solution for detecting deepfake voices 2

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Global Partnerships and Collaborations

Korean telecom companies are strengthening their ties with global partners to position themselves at the forefront of the AI race:

1. SK Telecom hosted the Global Telco AI Alliance summit, attended by leaders from Deutsche Telekom, e& Group, Singtel, and SoftBank 1

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2. LG Uplus partnered with Google to enhance the functions of its ixi-O AI agent using Google Cloud's Gemini AI model and Vertex AI service 1

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Future Technologies and 6G

While AI is a primary focus, companies are also looking ahead to future technologies:

1. KT will showcase advanced 6G telecom technologies, including expanded coverage of satellite-based communication and quantum communication 1

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2. Samsung Electronics is expected to present Project Moohan XR Glass, first unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in January 2

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Government Support

The Korean government is setting up a 'Korean pavilion' at MWC 2025 to support participating companies. The pavilion will feature:

1. A record 147 Korean companies and nine institutions
2. Innovations in 5G telecommunications equipment, IoT, generative AI, and integrated technologies
3. On-site consultations with more than 50 buyers and investors from 14 countries 4

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As the telecom industry races towards an AI-driven future, MWC 2025 will serve as a crucial platform for Korean companies to demonstrate their technological prowess and forge new partnerships in the global market.