• ETRI Journal
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• v.28 no.6
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• pp.777-786
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• 2006

Since the introduction of competition in the telecommunication market due to the growth of the interconnection between heterogeneous networks, particularly fixed and mobile networks, the interconnection charge based on traffic-sensitive (TS) and non-traffic-sensitive (NTS) costs has become more important. Although there have been many studies of the public switched telephone network (PSTN), previous studies of TS and NTS costs in mobile networks are very few. In this paper, as a pilot study, we propose three criteria and a procedure for the classification of TS and NTS costs based on mobile systems. The three criteria are the following: function type, investment requirement, and main exhaust driver. Moreover, for a CDMA mobile system, strongly TS, strongly NTS, and mixed components are classified by the proposed criteria and procedure. The proposed criteria, procedure, and classification can provide a systematic and useful guideline to decide the scope of mobile facilities and to determine the terminating cost on mobile networks from fixed networks.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.89-95
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• 2017

영국은 2017년 3월 5G N/W 조기구축을 위한 정부차원의 전략방향 보고서(A 5G Strategy for UK)를 발표하였다. 영국은 5G 인프라가 4차 산업혁명의 촉진제 역할을 할 것이며, 5G로 인한 경제적 파급 효과가 2030년경에 1,980억 파운드 달할 것으로 예상한다. 이러한 전망에 따라 영국 정부는 5G 테스트베드 구축, Small Cell 및 백홀 구축 지원, 주파수 정책방향 제시 등 5G N/W 조기구축 환경을 조성하여 이동통신사의 적극적인 투자를 유인할 계획이다. 아울러 산업계, 학계, 지역정부와 협력하여 다양한 산업분야에서의 5G 활용 방안을 도출하며, 5G 상용화 이전에 해결해야 할 과제를 정비함으로써 영국이 5G 분야에서 글로벌 리더가 되고자 하는 목표를 제시하고 있다. 본고에서는 영국이 4차 산업혁명에 대비하여 제시하는 5G N/W 투자 촉진 전략을 소개하고자 한다.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.1-10
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• 2017

4차 산업혁명의 핵심 엔진인 AI 기술이 인류의 희망과 우려 속에 전 지구적인 열풍에 휩싸여 있다. 이 와중에 거대 IT 업체들이 AI 기술 확보를 위한 치열한 경쟁에 나서서, 유망한 AI startup들의 인수합병에 몰두하고 있다. 또한, VC(Venture Capitalist)들도 AI startup에 대한 적극적인 투자에 나서고 있다. 본고에서는 이러한 글로벌 AI startup들에 대한 인수합병 현황 및 투자 트랜드를 살펴보고, AI startup 들이 집중하고 있는 연구개발 분야를 분석함으로써, 국내 AI 기술 경쟁력 확보를 위한 방향 설정에 도움을 줄 수 있도록 시사점을 제시 하고자한다.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.68-77
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• 2020

Along the advancement of mobile networks, fixed telephone networks are gradually advancing from legacy networks based on copper and circuit-switches to optical cables and packet-switched IP networks. Incumbent fixed-line telephone operators are facilitating the introduction of IP networks and are gradually converting to IP-based facilities according to the investment plans for each operator. As the PSTN's IP conversion exceeds a certain level and VoIP; (an alternative service); is activated, some countries; such as Europe; are considering terminating the PSTN service, centering on operators. In this paper, trends in the procedure, timing, and major issues related to the termination of an overseas PSTN are examined. The domestic status is also examined.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.33 no.6
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• pp.139-153
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• 2018

The explosive interest in block chain, which was triggered by Bitcoin in 2009, is leading to substantial investment and the development of block chain technology. There is no dispute among experts that block chain will be the next generation of innovation. However, despite the high expectations for block chains, the related technology still has certain limitations. In addition to improving issues such as a low transaction throughput, inefficient agreement algorithms, and an inflexible governance structure, it is necessary to solve various problems for commercialization and full-scale spreading owing to the trilemma problem among the scalability, security, and decentralization. Under this situation, identification of the technology characteristics according to the generation is helpful for the development of the core technology requirements and commercialization blueprint in establishing an R&D direction. Therefore, in this article, the development of blockchain technology is divided into generations and analyzed in terms of the operational structure, consensus algorithm, governance, scalability, and security.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.1-11
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• 2021

In this study, we analyze the automotive chip ecosystem that recently caused the global supply shortage, and attempt to derive policy implications for us from the conclusion. Automotive chips are critical parts that control various systems so that a vehicle can drive itself or operate with electricity. The current shortage in supply and demand for automotive chips is due to the inconsistency between supply and demand between automotive chip companies and car manufacturers. To promote the automotive chip industry, new investment incentives, tax cuts, and human resource training are needed.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.119-132
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• 2021

To accommodate various mobile communication frequency bands, the study of metamaterial antennas have begun since the mid-2000s to solve the Trilemma problem between antenna gain-occupied bandwidth-size. As an adaptive reconfiguration function is required in a multi-array antenna system since 4G, the metamaterial array antenna using low-power variable elements has been used to change the basic structure of the antenna. Recently, reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), which is made of metasurface with reconfigurability, has been studied to effectively cope with the randomly varying radio channels and be used for various purposes such as reflection/transmission/modulation. As a result of RIS-related patent information analysis in this study, it was confirmed that most of the patents are metamaterial antennas and metamaterial array antennas, but the metasurface antenna technology was in the early stages. Particularly, as the intelligent metasurface antenna is in a more initial stage, the investment to R&D of RIS is urgent to secure patent competitiveness in B5G and 6G.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.58-69
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• 2023

Cyberspace is emerging as a critical domain requiring national-level governance and international cooperation owing to its potential financial and societal impacts. This research aims to investigate the cybersecurity policies from major countries for understanding with comprehensive perspectives. Global trends emphasize a comprehensive command-centered approach, with top leadership directing cybersecurity policies. Key policy areas include security across technology ecosystems, protection of critical infrastructure, and software supply chain security. Investment is being focused on zero-trust architectures, software bills, and new technologies like artificial intelligence. For countries like Korea, immediate response and adaptation to these trends are crucial to develop and enforce national cybersecurity policies.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.47-57
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• 2023

The competition for technological supremacy is unfolding in the high-tech field, and quantum computing can be determinant for economic and security ripple effects. The United States and China, leaders in quantum computing, have developed this field through adequate policies. The United States has fostered quantum computing through government policies and competition among private companies, while China has secured world-class technology through large-scale government investment and attracting foreign talent. In quantum computing, securing talented people is essential to guarantee independent technology development regarding academic attributes and security. We analyze quantum computing policies in the United States and China on a timeline and determine their policy trends. In addition, the policies for securing talent in these countries are reviewed, and the policy effects are compared based on literature analysis. Through the analysis of policy cases between the United States and China, bilateral policy implications for Korea are delineated.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2004.05b
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• pp.565-568
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• 2004

Facilities Sharing is defined as the access providers who is holding the telecommunications facilities rent their facilities to the access seekers who is not holding them to promote the fair competition among carriers in a narrow sense and to avoid the duplication of investment in a broad sense. MIC, the regulator in Korea, has revised the current policy of facilities access toward mandatory system. The purpose of this paper is to review the pricing principle of facilities sharing in major countries and to discuss the implications of this case study.