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South Korea Puts 6G Inside Its National AI Push

South Korea approved a three‑year national roadmap that couples AI development with the rollout of 6G, aiming to place the country among the top three AI powers by 2028. The plan earmarks roughly $6.1 billion for 2026, including $1.26 billion for ICT research, and upgrades existing 5G standalone networks while targeting 6G commercialization by 2030. By embedding 6G within a broader AI‑centric infrastructure strategy, the government links communications to quantum, cybersecurity, and satellite initiatives. Execution will determine whether Seoul can shape global standards and deliver the integrated AI‑native network.