Chairman Hwang Chang-Gyu of KT Corporation called on the world to promote prosperity through 5G's connectivity, at the World Knowledge Forum (WKF) 2019, held last week in Seoul.
In his speech at the "5G, The Future of Technology Innovation: Revolution for Prosperity" session, Chairman Hwang said 5G's connectivity will ensure that the fruits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution benefit all industries and individuals. Hwang emphasized that data-based artificial intelligence (AI) is needed to optimize the potential of next-generation mobile communication technology to bring enormous change. To this end, he encouraged flexible approaches and openness from individuals, corporations and governments as well as international organizations.
Hwang also explained KT's passion for 5G stemmed from its conviction that the next-generation technology is the key to resolving economic uncertainty as well as various social problems. He declared that it will provide the core infrastructure for prosperity of mankind. He presented the cases of KT's success in realizing the potential of 5G technology, such as smart factories and shipyards, showing videos introducing 5G-based integrated management of outdoor storage yards, improving staff safety and resolving problems from shortages of skilled workers.
