Korea's Internet Regulation And Interconnection Policy.pdf

The Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea, is a leading IT industry country with a highly developed internet infrastructure. The country has a population of 51,836,763 and a GDP per capita of $31,246. The capital city is Seoul, and the country is divided into 7 major cities and 8 provinces. The official language is Korean, and the currency is the Korean won (KRW), with a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD to 1,180 won.

South Korea has a high internet penetration rate of 99.5% per household, with one of the fastest internet speeds in the world. The country is also home to one of the largest online gaming markets, e-sports, and was the first to launch a 5G service in 2019. According to the Speedtest Global Index 2019, South Korea has the fastest internet speeds in the world.

The country's internet infrastructure is supported by several domestic companies, including internet service providers (ISPs), streaming services (SOs), internet exchange points (IXPs), and content providers (CPs). Some of the major ISPs include KT, SK Broadband, and LG U+, while major SOs include D'live, CJHV, and Hyundai HCN. KINX and Sejong are the two major IXPs in the country, and major CPs include Naver, Daum Kakao, and NCsoft.

In terms of interconnection, South Korea has a well-developed network with several major IXPs and ISPs. According to the KISPA 2019 report, the country has a total of 15 IXPs, with KTIX and SKBIX being the two largest, followed by LG U+ and KINX. The total capacity of the interconnection network is 2,985 Gbps, with KTIX having the largest capacity of 2,985 Gbps.