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Korea Plans to Build ‘Mobile Paradise’
“South Korea plans to construct a ‘mobile paradise,’ a special district next year, where people will be able to enjoy a seamless service from the world’s latest wireless technologies. The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) Wednesday revealed the grandiose scheme, dubbed the M1 (Mobile No. 1) project, as part of its annual business plan.
‘All existing and burgeoning mobile technologies in this planet will be used in the special district, which will be designated later,’ MIC assistant minister Suk Ho-ick said. ‘The special district is kind of a free technology zone that will create a new mobile environment. It will play the role of test-bed for up-and-coming wireless platforms,’ Suk added.
Under the bold scheme, the ministry aims at achieving 100-percent mobile literacy here as well as substantially expanding the country’s presence in the global market. ‘We are seeking to supply roughly 30 percent of the global market for mobile terminals and approximately half of the components market by 2010,’ he noted.”
And as Alex points out, check out that accompanying graphic!