KT is set to implement an intelligent network control system in major street cheering areas, including Gwanghwamun and City Hall, ahead of South Korea's first World Cup match on June 12. This proactive measure aims to maintain communication quality despite the expected surge in traffic due to large crowds.
On June 9, KT announced that it has completed pre-checks of communication quality and developed network operation plans focused on Gwanghwamun Square, City Hall Plaza, and the Gangnam Yeongdong-daero area.
The key component of this system is the W-SDN technology. W-SDN is an intelligent network control system that analyzes real-time traffic from a central location, automatically selecting and managing base stations at risk of overload. It reallocates network resources immediately based on crowd density and changes in service usage.
The effectiveness of this technology has already been validated. KT successfully operated a W-SDN-based network during large-scale performances and major sporting events in the Gwanghwamun area in March, confirming stable communication quality.
KT has also established a multi-tiered on-site response system, which includes: additional deployment of mobile base stations in advance, 24-hour special monitoring from the Gyeonggi Network Control Center before and after the match, and immediate deployment of recovery personnel in case of unusual situations.
Looking ahead, KT plans to expand the application of AI analysis and control functions to continuously enhance network quality.
Jung Seon-il, head of KT's Network Operation Innovation Division, stated, "We plan to provide seamless communication services at Gwanghwamun Square, where the hopes of the entire nation converge, through W-SDN technology. We will continue to enhance intelligent automatic control technology to improve perceived network quality even in high-traffic environments."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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