South Korea is the most intensely connected country on earth — 97.4% internet penetration, 1,064 Mbps 5G speeds. Samsung and SK Hynix together control roughly 83% of HBM revenue (Counterpoint, Q2 2026). Naver, Kakao, Coupang dominate where global giants don’t. This hub aggregates DIA’s Korea coverage.
Country overview
- South Korea Digital Economy 2026: Platforms, Technology and Market Structure
South Korea is the most intensely connected country on earth. With 50.4 million internet users representing 97.4% of the population, 5G download speeds averaging 1,064 Mbps on SK Telecom’s network, … <a title=&qu…
Korea AI infrastructure
- Asia’s AI Semiconductor Supply Chain: TSMC, Samsung and China’s Chip Strategy
Why Does Asia Control the World’s AI Chip Supply Chain? Asia dominates the physical infrastructure layer of global artificial intelligence. Taiwan’s TSMC held 72.5% of global top-10 foundry revenue in the second quarter of 2026 (TrendForce) …
Korea in regional context
- Sovereign AI in Asia: Why Every Country Is Building Its Own LLM
Why Is Every Asian Country Building Its Own AI Model? Sovereign AI — the development of domestically controlled artificial intelligence infrastructure, models, and data pipelines — has become the defining … <a ti… - Gaming Monetisation in Asia: Advertising, In-App Purchases and Hybrid Models
Asia-Pacific gaming generated $87.6 billion in 2025, accounting for 46% of global gaming spend (Newzoo). That’s not a projection or an aspiration — it’s the single largest entertainment revenue pool … <a title=&q…