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KT to Demonstrate 5G at U-20 World Cup Stadiums and Officially Sponsor

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At Jeonju and Suwon World Cup Stadiums
360-degree VR Time Slice and Interactive Broadcasting


KT announced that it is participating as an official sponsor of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea 2017, which opened on May 20. At this U-20 World Cup, held from May 20 to June 11 in six cities including Suwon, Gyeonggi Province and Jeonju, Jeonbuk Province, KT is showcasing various 5G-based technologies as a national supporter in the IT sector.

On the 20th, Chairman Hwang Chang-gyu attended the opening ceremony held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium and cheered for the successful hosting of the tournament. Chairman Hwang watched the opening match between Korea and Guinea together with key figures, including FIFA U-20 World Cup Organizing Committee Chairman Chung Mong-gyu.

The FIFA U-20 World Cup is the highest-level international football tournament held in Korea since the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. KT is building a 5G pilot network at the stadium and incorporating '360-degree VR' and 'Time-slice Interactive' based on this into the match broadcasts. The 360-degree VR and Time-slice Interactive broadcasts will be applied to the Korean team's three preliminary matches held in Jeonju and the final match held in Suwon.

5G technology can be experienced at the 'CD Zone (Commercial Display Zone)' in the outdoor plaza of Jeonju World Cup Stadium and, for the final, in the outdoor plaza of Suwon World Cup Stadium. Street cheering events will be held for the Korea-Argentina qualifying match on the 23rd and the Korea-England match on the 26th. At the street cheering event held at the North Plaza of Gwanghwamun in Seoul, cheering tools such as headbands and handkerchiefs will be provided, while various prizes will be given away through on-site events.

KT is also supporting the success of the FIFA U-20 World Cup through its advertising campaign. The "People. Technology. U-20 World Cup" commercial, which has been airing since the 13th, is receiving favorable reviews from viewers for its content that allows them to experience the moment a goal is scored more realistically through 5G technology.

"KT Marketing Division Head, Executive Vice President Kang Kuk-hyun, said, 'As the official sponsor of the South Korean national football team for 17 years since 2001, KT will strive to ensure the successful conclusion of this global football spectacle held in Korea for the first time in 15 years.' He added, 'Above all, we hope that the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea 2017 will be remembered as the '5G World Cup' by showcasing realistic match broadcasting services based on 5G technology.'"
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