Strategy. 1 Humanism in the Digital World. Ministry of Information and Communication, Republic of Korea

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1 Ministry of Information and Communication ( ( ) 100 Sejongno, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea Tel 02_ 750_ 2114, Fax 02 _ 750_ 2391 Humanism in the Digital World IT 39 8 Strategy 1 Ministry of Information and Communication, Republic of Korea

2 Message from Minister Information Technology 839 The development of a series of innovative technologies from TDX in the 80s to CDMA and the broadband Internet since the 90s has established Korea as a global IT powerhouse. As a result, the IT industry has emerged as a key driving force of the Korean economy. However, we cannot afford to be complacent with the past achievement of the Korean IT industry, since today s winner-takes-all society allows only a company or a country with world s best technologies to survive the fierce competition across international borders. To cope with the challenge and make a leap toward a global leader in the IT field, Korea should take a road untravelled by its competitors. Against the background, the Ministry of Information and Communication formulated the IT839 Strategy to help Korea stay ahead. Under the Strategy, new IT services will be introduced and promoted to encourage investment in network infrastructure, which will bring synergic effects with cutting-edge devices, equipment, software and contents. I hope all of you play a role in carrying out the IT839 Strategy to pursue humanism in the digital world. Daeje Chin, Ph.D. Minister Ministry of Information and Communication, Republic of Korea c o n t e n t s I. What Is the IT 839 Strategy? 1. _ Mid-to-Long Term Goal _ 07 II. The 839 Implementation Plan 1. 8 Services WiBro Service _ 09 DMB Service _ 10 Home Network Service _ 11 Telematics Service _ 12 RFID based Service _ 13 W-CDMA Service _ 14 Terrestrial Digital TV Service _ 15 Internet Telephony (VoIP) _ Infrastructures Broadband Convergence Network (BcN) _ 18 Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) _ 19 Next-generation Internet Protocol (IPv6) _ New Growth Engines Next-generation Mobile Communications Devices_ 22 Digital TV/Broadcasting Devices _ 23 Home Network Devices _ 24 IT SoC _ 25 Next-generation PC _ 26 Embedded SW _ 27 Digital Contents & SW Solutions _ 28 Telematics Devices _ 29 Intelligent Service Robot _ 30 III.

3 What Is the IT839 Strategy? Plan for Mid-to-Long Term Goal 전략이란 무엇인가? What Is the IT839 Strategy? The Korean IT industry has developed into a global industry thanks to the new services that create demand, establishment of infrastructure that enables the provision of new services and enhanced manufacturing capabilities. - Korea s development strategy to adopt new IT services ahead of competitors, commercialize them and preoccupy the IT service industry turned out successful. With a goal to develop a new virtuous cycle, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) drew up the IT839 Strategy. - Telecommunication services, infrastructure, equipment, softwares and content are the elements that comprise verical and horizontal value chains of the IT industry. In accordance with such a unique value chain, IT839 strategy was set forth. - Under the value chain, the introduction of 8 new services will prompt investment into the building of 3 essential networks. And these networks will pave the way for the 9 new sectors to grow fast, creating synergic effects. The MIC is committed to the implementation of the Strategy to achieve $20,000 GDP per capita earlier than the original schedule. - We will promote an effective industrial development model that creates future growth engines through the strong collaboration among IT services, infrastructure and manufacturing. 정보통신부

4 The Implementation of IT839 Strategy Plan for 2005 & Mid-to-Long Term Goal 8 Services WiBro DMB Home NW Telematics RFID W-CDMA Terrestrial DTV VoIP Government Spectrum Allocation Operator Licensing Law&Regul ations Production W380T Exports $110B in 2007 Company Overseas Operation Support Service Preparation Exports Job Creation Reinvestment Market Expansion Cost Reduction Pilot Project Tech Development Key Technology Development Standardization Support Public Pilot Project 9 Growth Engines NG Mobile Comm. Digital TV Home NW IT SoC NG PC Embedded SW DC & SW Solutions Telematics Intelligent Robot Service Name of Project Plan for 2005 Mid-to-Long Term Goal WiBro Service DMB Service Home Network Service Telematics Service RFID based Service W-CDMA Service Terrestrial DTV Service Operator Licensing, Service Preparation DMB Broadcaster Licensing, Globalization of DMB 1.5 Million Home Network Serviced Houses 750,000 Service Users 433MHz Tech Standardization, Mobile RFID W-CDMA Coverage Expansion, Service Promotion Nationwide DTV Networks Internet Telephony (VoIP) 1 Million Users WiBro Commercial Service ( 06) Interactive Service ( 06) 10 Million Home Network Serviced Houses ( 07) Top Five Global Telematics Industries ( 07) Global Market Share 5% ( 07) Nationwide W-CDMA Networks, Service Launch ( 06) Data Broadcasting Service ( 06) Guaranteed QoS ( 10) Early Market Creation 9 BcN 2 Million Users World s First BcN ( 10) 3 Infrastructures BcN, USN, IPv6 Infra- Structure 10 U-Sensor Network Test Center, Pilot Projects 10-cent or Cheaper Chip ( 07) 11 Next Generation Internet Protocol (IPv6) Pilot Projects in VoIP, WiBro Switch over to All IPv6 ( 10) Revitalizing SMEs Northeast Asia IT Hub 5 Major Tasks Competitive Technology U-Korea International Cooperation New Growth Engines Next-Generation Mobile Communications Devices Digital TV/ Broadcasting Devices Home Network Devices IT SoC Next-Generation PC Embedded SW DC and SW Solutions Telematics Devices 100Mbps-level Wireless Transmission Test System T-DMB Interactive Data Service Telecom & Broadcasting Convergent Home Server Low-power Chip for Mobile Communications Wearable PC Prototype Embedded SW in 150 Products Real Image Digital Actor for Supporting Role Telematics test-bed 3G Evolution Prototype ( 07) Giga-level Cable Transmission/ Reception System ( 07) Telecom & Broadcasting & Games Convergent Home Server ( 07) Top Three Countries in IT SoC ( 07) Commercial Wearable PC ( 07) Second Largest Producer in Embedded SW ( 10) Five Korean Companies in Top 100 Global SW Companies ( 10) Realistic Image Service Technology ( 07) Ministry of Information and Communication 839Republic of Korea Intelligent Service Robot URC Platform & Applications Top Three Producers ( 07)

5 The 839 Strategy Implementation Plan 8 Services 01_ WiBro Service / 02_ DMB Service / 03_ Home Network Service 04_ Telematics Service / 05_ RFID based Service / 06_ W-CDMA Service 07_ Terrestrial D-TV Service / 08_ Internet Telephony (VoIP) 01WiBro (Wireless Broadband) Service The Wireless Broadband Service is a portable Internet service that provides a high-speed wireless Internet connection anytime anywhere, whether you are on the move or at a standstill. The market saturation in the fixed-line, mobile and broadband Internet areas raised the need to develop new driving forces and create a new market. WiBro service operators will be selected by January 2005 and commercial services will be launched in The selection of WiBro operators will be completed by January 2005 through the review of the Information and Communication Policy Deliberation Committee and concrete service and investment plans of each operator will be set forth. The WiBro Promotion Working Group composed of experts in related fields will be launched to detect potential technical and operational difficulties and make a joint response. Commercial WiBro systems and handsets will be developed by 2005 and operators will carry out trial services to promote the WiBro service. The introduction of WiBro commercial services in 2006 is expected to create 12.9 trillion won in production and 9.8 trillion won in added value (including services and devices) by The service will provide a high-speed wireless access at an affordable price, enhancing consumer convenience and introducing various application services. 정보통신부

6 02 03 DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) Service Home Network Service The DMB service is a mobile multimedia broadcasting service that provides quality audio and video services over handheld devices or in a vehicle. It enables CD-level audio and data services as well as high-definition mobile TV broadcasting on a maximum seven-inch screen. The terrestrial DMB service will be launched in the first half of 2005 in the Seoul metropolitan area and extended across the country by 2006 when reassignment of channels is completed. Core components and interactive multimedia technologies will be developed to introduce an interactive service over telecommunications networks in The DMB industry will make efforts to adopt the terrestrial DMB as the standard of international organization such as ETSI and ITU and promote the terrestrial DMB service in overseas markets. The early promotion of the DMB industry is projected to create 11.4 trillion won in production and 3.7 trillion won in added value (including services and devices) by The mobile multimedia broadcasting service will lead to the growth of new digital broadcasting devices and content industries, satisfying the public demand for information. The home network service refers to a series of future services including consumer electronics control, interactive D-TV, VOD, health care and e-learning that will be provided at home. The home network service has ripple effects through the economy since it is related to telecommunications, broadcasting, construction, home appliances and solutions. The home network service will be provided to 2 million homes by 2005 and the number will increase to 10 million (60% of total households) by Service providers, manufacturers and construction companies will jointly participate in a pilot project to develop services of the future and provide the trial services to 13 million homes. To encourage the private sector to deploy home network infrastructure, the government will offer low-interest loans. The Ubiquitous Dream Exhibition Hall will be upgraded to display major achievements of the IT839 Strategy and allow the general public to experience future u-life. By introducing the service earlier than other countries, Korea will be able to create 110 trillion won in production and 73 trillion won in added value (including services and devices) by In addition, our traditional home will be transformed into a pleasant and convenient place with enriching digital experiences

7 04 05 Telematics Service RFID based Service Telematics is an in-vehicle multimedia service that offers infortainment as well as information for traffic and emergency rescue operations via location-based, mobile communications networks. On the basis of world-class fixed and wireless communications networks and competitive auto manufacturing, Telematics is a new kind of value-added service, connecting the vehicle to the Internet based on wired/wireless and broadcasting networks. The telematics industry will secure 750,000 subscribers by 2005 and 4 million subscribers by 2007 to become one of the top five telematics industries in the world. The collection and provision of key telematics information such as traffic, road-map and tourism will be systemized and the tariff system will be improved. The key telematics projects such as a pilot project and establishment of an information center that aim at laying a solid supply and demand foundation will be carried out in cooperation with local governments, research institutes and companies. The telematics pilot project in Jeju Island is expected to increase public awareness and market demand for the telematics service by providing tourists with an opportunity to experience the service. The expansion in telematics service is expected to improve the competitiveness in related industries and contribute to creating 5.9 trillion won in service production and 16.9 trillion won in device production by The telematics service will realize an in-vehicle digital life and save socioeconomic costs by providing safety and reducing traffic congestion. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a sensor technology that identifies information on the product with an RFID tag and gathers information on its surrounding environments. The technology is expected to be used extensively in our daily lives from management of food, livestock, wastes and environment to logistics, distribution and security services. The 433MHz technology standard and mobile RFID will be developed and promoted in 2005 and core technologies such as RFID chip will be developed by The 433MHz technology standard will be determined at an early date to promote RFID services in various fields including ports, telematics and home networks. The development of mobile RFID that integrates mobile communications and RFID will introduce ubiquitous information devices and facilitate application services such as the provision of detailed information on products. The private sector will focus on the development and commercialization of tags, readers and middleware while research institutes will develop next-generation technologies such as ubiquitous network-related sensor nodes. The RFID commercial service is expected to create 7.7 trillion won in production (including services and devices) by Together with the new growth engine project including telematics and home network, RFID based service will maximize synergic effects and enhance consumer convenience

8 06 W-CDMA Service The W-CDMA service is an IMT-2000 service that provides voice, video and high-speed data service in the 2GHz band. A full-scale W-CDMA service will be launched to maintain Korea's high status in mobile communications. The W-CDMA service will be provided to 23 large cities in 2005 and to 84 cities across the country in The foundation for the W-CDMA market will be laid through temporary introduction of a fixed rate for unlimited use of data and differentiated services such as video telephony and multimedia services. Quality standards that guarantee QoS will be established to ease concerns over quality that usually arise at the initial stage of services. The W-CDMA Working Group composed of experts from industries, academies and research institutes is in operation to explore ways to boost service competitiveness and cope with related technical and business issues. The W-CDMA investment by telecom carriers is expected to produce 9.5 trillion won in service production, 97 trillion won in device production and 8.5 trillion won in added value by Korean companies are expected to make an active entry of overseas W-CDMA markets that have been developed in Europe and Japan since Terrestrial Digital TV Service The terrestrial digital TV service is a high-quality, multi-functional broadcasting service that provides CD-level audio and definition five to six times higher than analog broadcasting. Global competitiveness in the digital TV is expected to enhance the life quality of citizens and greatly contribute to economic growth. The nationwide terrestrial digital TV service will begin in 2005 and the data broadcasting service will be provided in The coverage of terrestrial digital TV broadcasting will expand to provinces, cities and towns by 2005 and across the country in The digital broadcasting will be promoted through the development of different kinds of low-priced TV sets, increase in the minimum mandatory HDTV broadcasting hours and reception improvement. The nationwide terrestrial digital TV broadcasting is projected to create 167 trillion won in production and 93 billion won in added value (including services and devices) by The terrestrial digital TV service will improve the quality of life by providing an easy access to information and various kinds of entertainment, playing a key role in a digitalized home environment

9 08 Internet Telephony (VoIP) The 839 Implementation Plan The high broadband penetration and improvement in the quality of service on the Internet created VoIP that offers inexpensive phone services. The VoIP service converts voice signals into packet data to provide a phone service over the Internet. This service is expected to become a killer application of the All-IP based Broadband Convergence Network. 3 Infrastructures 01_ Broadband Convergence Network (BcN) 02_ Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) 03_ Next-generation Internet Protocol (IPv6) Internet telephony will develop into a key BCN-based service through its classification as a facilities-based telecom service and quality enhancements in By the first half of 2005, a policy framework for Internet telephony including classification of the service into a facilities-based telecom service and revision of interconnection schemes will be set up. Within the second half of 2005, the MIC will promote the service by assessing quality of VoIP and exploring ways to introduce service level agreements. Korea s IP telephony service will lead to the development of technologies and standards for the global VoIP market and create 14.5 trillion won in production and 13 trillion won in added value by The service is likely to play a leading role in the creation of a convenient communications environment by integrating video communications, multimedia, payment settlement and other valueadded services

10 01 02 Broadband Convergence Network (BcN) Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) The Broadband Convergence Network (BcN) is a next generation network through which multimedia services that integrate telecommunications, broadcasting and the Internet are delivered. Korea will be the first in the world to build BcN, creating a ubiquitous service environment and laying the foundation for new growth engines of IT industry. BcN will be deployed by 2010, providing quality services at the speed of 50 to 100Mbps to 20 million fixed and wireless subscribers. The BcN will support quality of service (QoS), security and IPv6 and extend various convergent services. A high-tech R&D network will be established to develop and verify core technologies for the BcN. Pilot projects will be carried out. A wide range of applications will be developed and distributed and revision will be made to relevant laws and regulations to create a favorable environment for the deployment of BcN. The BcN will stimulate private investment amounting to 67 trillion won and create 111 trillion won in production of telecommunication and broadcasting equipment by The BcN will provide high-tech services such as e-learning, e-health, home network and VOD services via convergent terminals, regardless of time and space. The Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) recognizes and manages information by connecting RFID tags and u-sensors to the Broadband Convergence Network. Expanding the scope of informatization from human into all objects, the USN will be the basic infrastructure of a ubiquitous society. A USN test center will be established and pilot projects will be expanded in 2005 with the goal of making the vision of u-life into reality by A USN test center that has similar conditions to our living environments will be established to help SMEs test and verify the technology specifications, compliance with standards and tag identification of the products under development. Pilot projects will be carried out on the applications such as transportation and environment that have huge ripple effects across the industry and our daily lives to create an early demand in the market. Pilot projects with good outcomes and areas with high potential demand will be encouraged to participate in the USN project. Laws and regulations will also be revised to protect personal data. The USN will enhance consumer convenience by efficiently managing products, food, transportation, environment and medicare, creating 15.5 trillion won in production and 5.9 trillion won in added value by Taking the semiconductor industry as a basis, the USN will trigger the development of new technologies such as RFID tags and sensor technologies and innovate the entire logistics system

11 03 Next-generation Internet Protocol (IPv6) The 839 Implementation Plan The expected depletion of the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address from 2006 requires a fundamental solution. IPv6 is expected to play a key role in the introduction of Broadband Convergence Network (BcN), home network and telematics service and to contribute to making Korea an Internet powerhouse. 9 New Growth Engines 01_ NG Mobile Communications Devices 02_ Digital TV/Broadcasting Devices / 03_ Home Network Devices 04_ IT SoC / 05_ Next-Generation PC / 06_ Embedded SW 07_ Digital Contents & SW Solutions 08_ Telematics Devices / 09_ Intelligent Service Robot IPv6 pilot projects will be expanded and IPv6 will be introduced to public/commercial networks in All-IPv6 based services will be available starting from Through IPv6 pilot projects, equipment and services will be verified in advance. In addition, the IPv6 Strategic Council will establish collaboration among industries, academia, research institutes and the government. The IPv6 technology including IPv6-based routers and security equipment will be developed to suit the world's best Internet environments and create an early market demand. IPv6 will be applied to new projects such as BcN, WiBro and home network services. It will also be developed in connection with RFID and 3G mobile communication services. The successful promotion of IPv6 will create 24.3 trillion won in production and 12.2 trillion won in added value by IPv6 will fundamentally solve the shortage of Internet addresses and contribute to the success of new growth engine projects such as the BcN and home network services

12 01 02 Next-generation Digital TV/Broadcasting Devices Mobile Communications Devices Next-generation mobile communications is a technology that enables users to have a fast and clear access to multimedia information, while on the move or at a standstill, via mobile and satellite communication networks. It is necessary to advance the world-class mobile communication technology and maintain the competitive edge in next-generation mobile communication areas including WiBro, 3G Evolution and 4G. Commercial WiBro products will be developed in 2005, 3G Evolution protypes in 2007, and 4G mobile communication source technologies in WiBro networks will be established based on Korea's leading broadband infrastructure, creating a new demand for wireless multimedia services. With a view to harmonize technical regulations with international standards, efforts will be made to reflect the relevant international standards in the establishment of technical regulations. The development of key source technologies by research institutes and universities, market creation by industries, and development of commercial systems and handsets will be jointly pursued to enhance specialization in each process of technology development. By 2010, the next generation mobile communications market is expected to create 103 trillion won in production. The digital broadcasting service will not only provide high-definition but also intelligent, personalized, realistic and paid services in addition to those converged with telecommunications. The digital broadcasting terminals are projected to become a userfriendly tool that delivers various broadcasting services anytime anywhere. Bi-directional Digital Multimedia Broadcasting data service technologies are expected to be developed in 2005, tailored information DTV terminals in 2006 and giga-level cable transmission/reception systems in The DMB industry will focus on core technologies essential for nextgeneration broadcasting such as intelligent broadcasting, telecom & broadcasting convergent services and interactive DMB services, and seek standardization of related technologies both in domestic and global markets. The public and private sectors will cooperate in commercializng DTV technologies and digital CATV technologies to maximize the effects of technology transfer. Digital TV/broadcasting devices are expected to record 141 trillion won in production and 68.3 trillion won in added value by The DMB industry in Korea will have a competitive edge in intelligent broadcasting, digital cable and other broadcasting terminal markets. Mobile communications industry in Korea will be able to take global leadership by securing world-class next-generation mobile communications services and technologies

13 03 04 Home Network Devices IT SoC (System-on-Chip) Home network devices and software, which consist of home gateways, information home appliances and networking, are basic technologies for consumer service. The home network industry will develop core technologies and set standards to lead the global home network market, which is expected to grow to 97.8 billion dollars in IT SoC refers to a non-memory integrated circuit which is not only a growth engine itself for the next-generation but also a key that determines the success of IT products. A much-needed development in IT SoC will further drive the growth of Korea's chip industry which is memory IC oriented. A telecom-broadcasting convergent home server is expected to be developed in 2005 and a telecom-broadcasting-game convergent home server in An open home network framework, a wireless home network and a next-generation server, which are core technologies for a telecombroadcasting-game convergent home server, will be developed. A home network working group will be established among China, Japan and Korea to lead standard development for the home network service. Home network devices in Korea will create 85.1 trillion won in production and 50.5 trillion won in added value by Low-power core chips for mobile communications will be developed in 2005, and Korea will emerge as one of the three major IT SoC countries in the world by Core SoC and Intellectual Property (IP) will be developed in connection with other growth engines including mobile communications, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) and home networks. An IP DB will be also established. In order to nurture SoC experts who satisfy the demand from the industry, the SoC Architect Training Program will be run jointly with universities, and SoC will be co-developed by industry, academia and research institutes. An IP-based design environment will be created and support will be rendered in design, verification and test of chips to enable easy, lowcost designing and manufacturing of SoC. SoC design companies, SI and foundries will seek to collaborate and design companies will join hands to develop technologies. By 2010, the SoC market in Korea is expected to create 77 trillion won in production and 38.5 trillion won in added value

14 05 06 Next-generation PC Embedded SW A next-generation PC refers to a key information device that takes the form of cloth, accessories and others and has information processing and networking power. The next-generation PC that integrates sensors and human interface technologies will provide human-centered services with convenience and excellent portability. Prototypes for a wearable PC will be developed in 2005, technology standards established in 2006 and a wearable computer commercialized in From 2004, the development of core technologies will be encouraged such as micro platform and human interface required for the implementation of a wearable PC. Secure and reliable models will be identified in connection with BcN. Standardization efforts will be made to achieve interoperability. To raise the public awareness of the next-generation PC, the IT- Wear, an international fashion show of wearable computers, will be organized. The next-generation PC market in Korea will generate 40.6 trillion won by IT will be fully integrated into traditional industries such as textiles and fashion industries and provide user-friendly IT services in our daily lives. Embedded SW is software built in information appliances, vehicles, robots, industrial equipment, medical equipment, SoC and so on. Embedded SW provides smart functions such as the HW control, communications, multimedia, Internet and artificial intelligence services. The software industry in Korea will develop SW platforms and solutions to be embedded in various devices and grow into the second largest embedded SW producer in the world by Standard-, micro- and nano- platforms of embedded SW as well as solutions including DTV, smart phones and robots will be encouraged to be developed and distributed. World-class technologies will be secured through open source codes and applied to mobile terminals and digital homes. Human resources development program will be run in cooperation with industries, academia and research institutes to foster top-notch engineers who can handle both HW and SW. The embedded SW industry will develop standards, conduct compliance tests, build an efficient test-bed and carry out a pilot project to quickly advance into the market. Various embedded SW market in Korea will create 80 trillion won in production. It will enhance competitiveness of other IT growth engines

15 07 08 Digital Contents & SW Solutions Telematics Devices The advent of a digital era increased the importance of digitalized content on culture, education, medicare and other areas of our daily lives. The digital content & software solution industry is a key strategic industry in the future that creates new demand and strengthens the competitive edge of other industries. The digital content and SW solution industry will develop real image digital actors for supporting roles in 2005, and put five Korean SW companies on the list of top 100 global SW companies in Core technologies such as 3D computer graphics, multi-platform geared online game engines and multi-platform e-learning solutions will be developed. Open source SW and SW engineering will be strategically nurtured to enhance technology competitiveness. The MIC will improve market conditions to promote fair competition and achieve co-prosperity of large and small companies. The MIC will support operation of global test-beds and joint research with advanced countries such as the US and Germany. Strategic development of digital contents and SW solutions will generate 240 trillion won in production by Convergent and ubiquitous trends will lead to the active development of various SW and digital contents, which will emerge as major export items. The telematics industry will develop core technologies that support various in-vehicle multimedia services such as information for traffic and emergency rescue operations, remote auto inspection and the Internet via location-based, mobile communications networks. The telematics industry will develop services that satisfy the demand of those who want to lead an enriching in-vehicle life. A telematics test-bed will be established in 2005 and telematics services will be sophisticated in 2007 to realize an in-vehicle mobile office. Standardized technologies for a terminal platform and an open-type server will be developed, accommodating demands from service users, mobile carriers and car manufacturers. After consulting with Korea Highway Corporation, a test-bed will be established on shut down highways to test and verify telematics terminals and carry out contents interoperability tests. Close cooperation between IBM and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute will strengthen standard development activities and promote entry into overseas markets such as Malaysia. Key telematics service market is expected to maximize synergic effects with related industries, creating 16.9 trillion won in production by The establishment of the telematics test-bed is expected to identify world s best telematics services, commercialize them and prove their economic feasibility at an early stage

16 09 Intelligent Service Robot An IT-based intelligent service robot refers to a Ubiquitous Robotic Companion (URC) that provides necessary services anytime anywhere. The URC will be commercialized by the end of Consumers will be able to enjoy various services of the robot at lower costs since the URC will operate by simply adding network functions to the existing robots. 241 trillion won 265 trillion won 380 trillion won Production URC platforms and application services will be developed in 2005, and Korea will become one of the top three URC manufacturers in the world by In 2005, a URC will be installed in 100 apartment houses to examine its economic feasibility million 1.31 million 1.44 million The URC will be developed with a priority placed on human-focused functions and a strategy to develop lego-like composite technologies will initiate further advancement of the URC. Employment The MIC will support the promotion of the URC and standardization of intelligent service robots. The commercial service of the URC will create 19 trillion won in production by The combination of a robot and IT will result in human-oriented interfaces and technologies that enhance our living standards. Exports $110 billion $85.4 billion $74.7 billion e 2007 e