This presentation outlines LG Uplus’s vision for the evolution of mobile networks, focusing on 6G and AI technologies. It highlights the goals of LG Uplus’s 6G vision and the transformative role of AI in enhancing network performance and efficiency. By sharing its innovative approach, LG Uplus aims to provide insights into the future of mobile communications and the convergence of 6G and AI.

Jehoon Cho is currently the Head of the Access Advanced Technology Team at LG Uplus. After earning a Ph.D. in mobile communications, he has been actively conducting research on future network technologies related to access, driving innovation in next-generation communication systems.

As 6G standardization has already begin, this presentation highlights operator’s vision and considerations for 6G RAN. KT believes that there are technologies which can overcome the issues we had with 5G/5G-Advanced and simplifying options will be the key to success for future networks.

More than 20 years of industry experience as Radio Access Network (RAN) research, spectrum standardization and strategy expert as the head of 3GPP delegation for KT’s 3GPP RAN Plenary. Proven track record of successful standard development and actual implementation leading to successful commercialization serving 19.8 million+ subscribers. Active standards contributor authoring hundreds of standardization contributions in various standard bodies (3GPP, WiMAX Forum, ITU, GSMA, etc.) influencing telecommunication market to bring technologies into the reality. A motivated leader with experience of WiMAX Forum SPWG Chair and 3GPP RAN4 rapporteurs of various spectrum work items and study items building consensus from various stakeholders. Passionate about driving innovation and leading the strategic direction of WiMAX/LTE/LTE-Advanced/5G/5G-Advanced and 6G to achieve business goals.

Telco AI infrastructure for the 6G era serves as the foundation for ultra-broadband, low latency networks and intelligent services. This presentation outlines AI-native architecture, intelligent network automation, and infrastructure evolution strategies for 6G services, while sharing SK Telecom’s R&D initiatives and global collaboration plans.

Dr. Dongwook Kim is team leader of ‘6G Development’ team in Infra Tech Office at SK Telecom, while leading the R&D for 6G and AI technologies including 5G/6G Cellular Communications, NTN (satellites/aerial networks), ISAC, V2X, future Communications, and network AI technologies. His primary interests are focused on developing essential 6G cellular, NTN, ISAC comm. technologies and network for AI technologies for network monetization. In particular, he has been a senior manager leading the 5G NR technology development, especially LTE-NR dual connectivity transmission scheme, SRS-based beamforming, and etc. And, he has served as a board alternative member of NGMN Alliance from 2017 to 2021.
Prior to joining the SK Telecom, he has been working for 8 years in Network Business Division of Samsung Electronics as Principal Engineer and he has developed key features for LTE systems such as mobility-related functions and enhanced MAC scheduling algorithms. He has received Ph. D. degree in KAIST in South Korea.