By 1945 there were about 60,000 radio sets in the country.
The number of telephones in use in 1987 reached 9.2 million, a considerable increase from 1980, when there were 2.8 million subscribers (which, in turn, was four times the number of subscribers in 1972). Radio, and in more recent years television, reached virtually every resident.
In South Korea, telecommunications services improved dramatically in the 1980s with the assistance of foreign partners and as a result of the development of the electronics industry.
The number of telephones in use in 1987 reached 9.2 million, a considerable increase from 1980, when there were 2.8 million subscribers (which, in turn, was four times the number of subscribers in 1972). Radio, and in more recent years television, reached virtually every resident.
The number of telephones in use in 1987 reached 9.2 million, a considerable increase from 1980, when there were 2.8 million subscribers (which, in turn, was four times the number of subscribers in 1972). Radio, and in more recent years television, reached virtually every resident.
By 1987 there were approximately 42 million radio receivers in use, and more than 100 radio stations were broadcasting.
The government was active in promoting privatization and deregulation in general, and the information technology (IT) sector was no exception. The government implemented structural reforms in July 1990.
In March 1995, Korea Information Infrastructure (KII) was established.
In August 1995, the Framework Act on Information Promotion was enacted. The country then experienced economic crisis in 1997 with the rest of the region.
In August 1995, the Framework Act on Information Promotion was enacted. The country then experienced economic crisis in 1997 with the rest of the region.
In 1999, the government implemented the program known as Cyber Korea 21, which was intended to accelerate IT development. In 1999, the government provided US$77 million in loans with preferential rates to facilities service providers (FSP).
In 2000, another US$77 million was provided in loans for suburban areas, small cities and towns, and regional industrial areas.
In June 2000, the government implemented what was known as the “Ten Million People Internet Education” project, the purpose of which was to provide internet education to ten million people. The number of broadband subscribers in Korea reached 10 million in October 2002, with about 70% out of 14.3 million homes connected at the speed of over 2 Mbit/s. In 2002, there were six operators providing broadband services in Korea.
In June 2000, the government implemented what was known as the “Ten Million People Internet Education” project, the purpose of which was to provide internet education to ten million people. The number of broadband subscribers in Korea reached 10 million in October 2002, with about 70% out of 14.3 million homes connected at the speed of over 2 Mbit/s. In 2002, there were six operators providing broadband services in Korea.
Another US$926 million was provided until 2005 in order to supply the rural areas with broadband. Commensurate with its investment funding, the government implemented various policies designed to increase internet use among the general population.
All terrestrial channels are digital (ATSC) since January 2013. From November 2011, four generalist channel are available on cable television; JTBC, Channel A, TV Chosun, and Maeil Broadcasting Network. ==Internet== Internet hosts: 7.4 million Internet users: 43.9 million (Total population: 50 million (July 2012 est.) Country code (Top-level domain): KR ===IT and Broadband Development=== Today, South Korea has the highest number of broadband users.
All terrestrial channels are digital (ATSC) since January 2013. From November 2011, four generalist channel are available on cable television; JTBC, Channel A, TV Chosun, and Maeil Broadcasting Network. ==Internet== Internet hosts: 7.4 million Internet users: 43.9 million (Total population: 50 million (July 2012 est.) Country code (Top-level domain): KR ===IT and Broadband Development=== Today, South Korea has the highest number of broadband users.
All terrestrial channels are digital (ATSC) since January 2013. From November 2011, four generalist channel are available on cable television; JTBC, Channel A, TV Chosun, and Maeil Broadcasting Network. ==Internet== Internet hosts: 7.4 million Internet users: 43.9 million (Total population: 50 million (July 2012 est.) Country code (Top-level domain): KR ===IT and Broadband Development=== Today, South Korea has the highest number of broadband users.
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