South Korean government targets 2030 for 6G commercialization

The South Korean government has outlined its strategy for the development of sixth-generation (6G) mobile technologies that will replace 5G networks. The Presidential Transitional Committee said in a statement that the South Korean government plans to develop a prototype of 6G technology by 2026, which is expected to be commercialized between 2028 and 2030.

The South Korean government plans to develop a prototype 6G communications equipment by 2026

Now that the development of 6G has already begun, companies like Samsung have already started 6G technology We know you’re working on it. However, 6G still needs a lot of work in its current form. Because the data transmission distance of 15 meters developed by Samsung could only be increased to 100 meters with LG for now.

Below is a Samsung chart comparing 5G (light blue) and 6G (blue) targets. According to this table, compared to 5G, 6G is expected to achieve 50 times higher peak data rates (approximately 1 Tbps) and reduce latency by 10 times.

Not only companies, but also the South Korean government wants to be a major player in the next era of mobile networks. The Presidential Transition Committee said: “When it comes to factors of future economic growth, the current government is focusing on the non-memory chip, the car of the future, biotechnology and healthcare. The new government plans to add 6G communications, secondary battery, display, defense and aerospace, advanced nuclear power plant and digital content.” expressed in his words.