Journalist

Choi, Yeon-jae
  • South Korea boasts fastest mobile download speeds in world
    South Korea boasts fastest mobile download speeds in world SEOUL, November 24 (AJP) - South Korea's three major telecom companies have been found to offer download speeds more than three times faster than those in major countries worldwide. According to a report released by the Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) on Monday, their average download speed last year was 1,025.52 megabits per second (Mbps), about 3.8 times higher than the 268.01 Mbps recorded across seven surveyed countries including Japan, Germany, and the U.S. Even compared to the fastest U.S. city, San Francisco, which recorded 501.05 Mbps, South Korea's speeds are more than twice as fast, cementing the country's leading position in telecom service quality. The average upload speed in South Korea was 90.12 Mbps, 1.6 times higher than the surveyed countries' average of 53.88 Mbps. While 5G quality is improving worldwide, South Korea maintains its edge, with some foreign cities still struggling to provide reliable service in areas such as subways. Public Wi-Fi in South Korea also ranks among the best, with an average download speed of 463.55 Mbps—nearly 10 times the average of 48.26 Mbps in other countries. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-11-24 14:44:01
  • Korean streamer TVING to launch K-content hub on Disney+ in Japan
    Korean streamer TVING to launch K-content hub on Disney+ in Japan SEOUL, November 04 (AJP) - South Korean streaming platform, TVING, said Tuesday it has formed a partnership with Disney+ to enter the Japanese market. TVING said it will launch the “TVING Collection on Disney+” in Japan, offering a curated lineup of original Korean series, including Transit Love, Pyramid Game, and Yumi’s Cells, along with other popular titles from CJ ENM, its parent company. Japan is one of the world’s largest and most competitive streaming markets. According to market research firm Precedence Research, Japan’s over-the-top (OTT) streaming market was valued at about $8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow by 22.5 percent annually through 2034. Japanese audiences are also among the most active consumers of Korean dramas and reality shows in Asia. Disney+ held a 9 percent share of Japan’s streaming market last year, up 34 percent from 2022, according to the Korea Creative Content Agency. It trails Netflix (21.5 percent), local platform U-Next (17.9 percent), Amazon Prime Video (13.1 percent), and sports streaming service DAZN (9.4 percent). Instead of launching its own platform in Japan, TVING adopted a “shop-in-shop” model, integrating its content within Disney+ to increase exposure and reduce financial risk — a strategy similar to its earlier collaboration with Apple TV. Industry analysts say the approach allows TVING to expand its global footprint without the heavy costs of operating an independent service abroad. For Disney+, the partnership reflects a growing emphasis on localization and regional storytelling. Celebrating its fifth anniversary in Japan this year, the company has sought to attract younger and more diverse audiences by pairing its blockbuster franchises with popular Asian originals. “Partnering with Disney, a company with a long and storied legacy, offers an opportunity to showcase TVING’s content effectively to Japanese viewers,” said Choi Joo-hee, TVING’s chief executive. “We aim to bring compelling Korean stories to audiences around the world, beyond our domestic success.” Tamotsu Hiiro, CEO of the Walt Disney Company Japan, said the collaboration “marks an important milestone” as Disney+ broadens its content mix. “By combining Korean storytelling with Disney’s global blockbusters and local hits, we hope to deliver a richer viewing experience for Japanese audiences,” he said. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-11-04 16:38:39