South Korea’s three major mobile carriers -- SK Telecom, KT Corp. and LG Uplus -- are set to compete in artificial intelligence innovations at the Mobile World Congress 2025, the world’s largest telecom exhibition, scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, March 3-6.
This year’s MWC theme is "Converge, Connect, Create,” according to industry sources Monday. The theme reflects the industry's commitment to integrating and connecting diverse mobile technologies through AI to create next-generation solutions.
Key exhibition topics include Fifth-generation Inside, Connect X, AI Plus, Enterprise re-invented, Game Changers and Our Digital DNA, outlining the future of the mobile industry.
Until last year, only SK Telecom and KT had showrooms at MWC. However, LG Uplus will establish a dedicated booth for the first time this year, demonstrating its commitment to AI competition.
Chief executive officers from all three carriers -- Ryu Young-sang of SK Telecom, Kim Young-shub of KT and Hong Bum-shik of LG Uplus -- will be present at the event, unveiling their visions for AI transformation while fostering collaboration with global tech giants.
SK will present its innovations under the theme "Innovative AI, Accelerating the Future." The company will showcase AI-enhanced telecom services, AI data center solutions and autonomous robots, highlighting its industry applications. A key focus will be its AI data center solutions, featuring integrated technologies related to memory and security.
Additionally, it will set up a dedicated area highlighting AI semiconductor technologies developed under the SK Group umbrella. This space will feature cutting-edge products such as SK hynix's fifth-generation HBM3E chips and high-performance solid-state drives for data centers, alongside AI inference-optimized neural processing unit technologies from Rebellions, a company strategically backed by SK Telecom.
As a board member of the GSMA, the global association organizing MWC, KT will actively participate in discussions on telecom and network policy. The company will introduce the "K-Office" concept, modeled after its Seoul office building, to demonstrate its Korea-specific AI solutions for improving work efficiency.
Attendees can experience firsthand AI-powered solutions for market analysis, GPU allocation, carbon emission tracking and customer service optimization. KT will also host a startup booth, showcasing innovations from partner startups in future networks and 5G precision positioning technologies.
LG will mark its first-ever solo exhibition at MWC25, centering on "Trustworthy Intelligence." The company will unveil AI-driven solutions with enhanced security, including its AI agent ixi O. the telecom-specialized AI model ixi-GEN and anti-deep voice, a technology designed to detect deepfake voices and prevent voice phishing scams.
The company will also introduce ixi Future Ville, an installation showcasing AI-driven lifestyle transformations. This exhibition will illustrate how LG Uplus’ AI technology, ixi, helps customers navigate daily challenges while fostering a more sustainable future.