Opening Day of WIS 2017 Held at KOEX on the 24th

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South Korea has flared a signal for Industry 4.0 that will develop based on ICT (Information Communication Technology) such as 5G network and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Industry 4.0 Korea initiative has started following Industry 3.0 that was led by internet.

'WIS (World IT Show) 2017', which started its first day at KOEX on the 24th with Ministry of Science, ICP and Future Planning (MSIP) hosting it and The Electronic Times, The Korea Economic Daily, and Korea Association for ICT Promotion (KAIT) supervising it, has proved that Industry 4.0 is not just a concept but a reality.

Just the topic 'ICT' (Transform Everything) fits the event, many ICT products and services that will change daily lives as well as industries were introduced. It is not a hyperbole that it has presented direction of future ICT and Industry 4.0.

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5G network, which is seen as the main artery of Industry 4.0., has evolved continuously and applied to daily lives at ‘WIS 2017’.

SK Telecom and KT introduced self-driving car technology that will be connected to 5G network and VR (Virtual Reality) using 5G network respectively.

All of these moves are more upgraded moves as businesses had focused on improving performance of 5G network until last year. It was enough to solidify confidence that it will be possible to have super multi-view and hologram, which were not possible through 4G network, through 5G network.

AI, which is seen as one of major focus of Industry 4.0, was also introduced as an actual example at everywhere in living. At an area that is decorated as a house and an office, it emerged as a living contact-type service that allows one to enjoy music and purchase products and recommends contents by connecting to IoT (Internet of Things) devices or home appliances. By also being applied to Smartphones and self-driving cars, it was verified that it is an important technology that will change how people live their lives.

‘WIS 2017′, which is the biggest South Korean ICT exhibition, was held at KOEX on the 24th. Minister Choi Yang-hee of Ministry of Science, ICP, and Future Planning is taking a commemorative picture at SK Telecom Industry 4.0 Smart Factory Exhibition Room.

Degree of completion of VR that will be used for variety of industries such as medical services, construction, and games has increased even more. Experimental zone for Gear VR-based 4D kayak and mountain bike that was set up by Samsung Electronics provided realistic experiences.

Major businesses either introduced their next-generation ICT products or services for the first time at 'WIS 2017' or started securing leadership for future ICT industry.

SK Telecom introduced 'T Remote Eye V2X' technology that raises safety of driving. LG Electronics introduced 'LG Pay' for the first time.

Small and medium companies that are equipped with originality and creativity also introduced their products and services. About 400 small and medium companies and venture companies displayed their technical skills in variety of fields such as robot, drone, wireless charging, medical technology, and IoT.

"Because ICT is playing a major role for South Korea as it is responsible for 33% of exports from South Korea, Industry 4.0 is going to bring opportunities and hope to South Korea." said Minister Choi Yang-hee of MSIP. "WIS 2017 is a huge and meaningful event because it will allow one to visually verify Industry 4.0 and to predict pictures of future societies."

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At opening ceremony of WIS 2017, major personnel such as Minister Choi of MSIP, Chairman Park Jung-ho (President of SK Telecom) of KAIT, CEO Koo Won-mo of The Electronic Times, Kim Sung-tae who is a member of Liberty Korea Party, and Lee Sang-min who is a member of The Minjoo Party of Korea were in attendance.

Opening ceremony of WIS 2017 included students from Daedeok Software Meister High School and representatives from startup companies, who are going to play leading roles for Industry 4.0, and has added more meaning to it.

Staff Reporter An, Hocheon | [email protected]

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