Green ICT in Korea

1. Virtual International Symposium on ICT and Climate Change Green ICT in Korea Sept. 23, 2009

2. Table of Contents 1 Climate Change and Energy Crisis in Korea 2 Green Growth Strategy of Korea 3 Green ICT in Korea 4 Green ICT Plan 5 Expected Results

3. 1. Climate Change and Energy Crisis in Korea Annual average temp. increase in Korea: 1.7 ℃(1912 ~ 2008) Worldwide: 0.74 ℃ (1912 ~ 2005) Current Future Cause of warming Increase in average temperatures of the Korean peninsula ℃ Average temperatures (1912~2008) 14.0 Emission of CO2 Tropicalization of the Korean peninsula 1.7℃ increase 13.0 12.0 11.0 1910 1940 1970 2000 Urbanization Intense floods/storms 1

4. 1. Climate Change and Energy Crisis in Korea Mostly dependent on Fossil Fuel, Lack of Renewable Energy Imports 97% of Energy from External Sources, Sensitive to Price Variations 2.5% 13.7% 43.6% 15.9% 24.3% • Energy Sources in Korea (2006) • Energy Import Cost: USD 1.415 trillion • (2008, 32.5% of Total Import Cost) 2

5. 2. Green Growth Strategy of Korea President Lee’s proclamation of Green Growth (Aug. 15, 2008) - “Low Carbon Green Growth” as the Nation’s New Vision for the next 60 years Organize the “Green Growth Commission” (Feb. 2009). - Organization directlyunder the President (Co-chair: Prime Minister Hyung-kuk Kim, Prof. of SNU) Publish “National Strategy of Green ICT” (May 2009). Publish “National Strategy of Green Growth and 5-year Plan” (July 2009). 3

6. 2. Green Growth Strategy of Korea 2. Green Growth Strategy of Korea Korea’s Situation 9th biggest country in terms of increase rate in energy consumption Strengthen international regulation on GHG discharge. – Prepare for Post-Kyoto era. Need for new economic growth engine Formation of basis International cooperation Resource allocation Basic Act on Low Carbon,Green Growth Sharing of Experiences Green Growth (KRW 107 trillion) Low Carbon, Green Growth Improve quality of life and environment. Contribute to international community. Acquire new growth engines. 4 3 3 * The green energy industry is expected to grow at least 15% a year for the next10 years.

7. 3. Green ICT in Korea_Development of ICT in Korea UBcN Benefits of technology development: Result in production worth at least KRW 339 trillion. Internet voice Quality guaranteeing router Broadcasting WiBro Green Network 2007 ADSL Lead core technology for All IP 2004 World’s first mobile Internet: WiBro CDMA 2000 Deployment of ultra hi-speed Internet TDX 1996 World’s first commercialization of CDMA 1986 1 telephone per household 5

8. Power Consumption Communications Broadcasting Power Consumption(GWH) Power Consumption(GWH) Rate Rate 30% 15% 6,000 400 4,500 300 17.6% 20% 10% 9.3% 15.5% 3,000 200 10% 5% 1,500 100 2.4% 0 0% 0 0% 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 Increment Rate of Power Consumption : Ave. of 16%/year (’05~’07) • (Communications) 4,847GWh+ (Broadcasting) 286GWh= Totalof 5,133 GWh(’07) ※1.4% of Total Power Consumption in Korea,4.6%of that of Service Industry Area Increase in the Mumber of Power Consuming Equipment Increase in Processing Data Volume 3. Green ICT in Korea_Necessity of Green ICT in Korea CO2 reduction in Broadcasting and ICT areas is important. 6

9. Green by ICT Green of ICT Activating the Green Broadcasting· Communications Service 2 1 4 5 6 3 Transition into the Green Network Increasing Green Employment Facilitating Service Utilization Laying down the Foundation for Green Growth Development of Green Broadcasting· Communications technology Creating Green Jobs Promotion of Green Broadcasting· Communications & expansion of public participation Promotion of Green Broadcasting· Communications & expansion of public participation Efficient Industry & Energy Saving Expanding Green Services 4. Green ICT Plan_Strategiesby KCC Vision: Embodying Green Growth by promoting Green Broadcasting·Communications Organize “Council of Green ICT” (Mar. 2009). Publish “Green ICT Plan” (Apr. 2009). 7

10. <IP-USN Center> USN-based Underground Water Monitoring System u-UlnengdoDisaster Prediction System Weather/Marine Monitoring System IP- USN Center (NIA) Eco-Monitoring System for 3 Rivers RFID/USN Based u-Port USN-based Road Facilities Management Safe Marine Management System 4.1 Green of ICT _Transition into Green Network Conduct a Yearly Survey on Energy Consumption Trend in Broadcasting and ICT Areas, Systematic Management of Carbon Discharge Quantity Carry out the Energy Saving of Communication Equipment and introduce the Real-time Environmental Information Collection System based on the Broadband Network (IP-USN) 8

11. 4.2 Green of ICT _Development of Green Broadcasting · Communications Technology • R&D related to Low Carbon Technology • Efficient Usage of Frequency<?>, Green RF System, Green Energy Management based on WiBro, etc. • Development of Climate Change Index and Standardization of Green Broadcasting and ICT • Standardization of Energy Consumption and Carbon Discharge Quantity • of every Broadcasting and ICT elements • Standardization of the Evaluation Method for Energy Savings by Utilizing • Broadcasting and ICT 9

12. 4.3 Green of ICT _Promotion of Green Broadcasting·Communications& expansion of public participation • Promotion of Recycling of ICT Equipment • Expand the Collection and Recycling of Used • Cellular Phones. • Increasing Awareness of Green Broadcasting · Communications • Develop the Green Broadcasting · communications experience program. • Disseminate Carbon Neutral Activities (Green ICT Award) 10

13. 4.4 Green by ICT _Activating the Green Broadcasting·Communications Service • Promotion of Energy-Saving Lifestyle • - Development of various IPTV/DCATV-based Service Models • Electronic Billing & Payment • Cost Saving, Lowering Carbon Discharge by email and SMS • Lowering Paper Bill by 50% •  Saving KRW 930 Billion/Year • Lowering Carbon Discharge by 30 Thousand Tons/Year 11

14. 4.4 Green by ICT_Activating the Green Broadcasting·Communications Service 4.4 Green by Broadcasting and ICT _Activation of Green Broadcasting & ICT Services Telemedicine Improve treatment effects through tele-management of chronically ill patients such as diabetics With the expansion of telemedicine, medical costs for the elderly aged 65 years and above can be cut by KRW 1.5 trillion (27%). Home Health content Internet AP U-health Data Center Real-time Monitoring Personal info DB Disease history DB Physical condition DB Doctor’s DB Hospital Emergency Call Wireless Internet Emergency Services Mobile 12 Wireless phone

15. 4.4 Green by ICT_ Activating the Green Broadcasting·Communications Service Tele-Education IPTV-based, highly vivid and tailored education services Provision of contents for vivid experience in virtual reality (No.2 IPTV Study Room in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul) Acting student Beam projector Beam projector IP backbone Local Teacher Control system VR rendering and Image processing system Classroom monitoring camera Rear camera Classroom 13

16. 4.4 Green by ICT_ Activating the Green Broadcasting·Communications Service Teleconferencing Smart Work Center Expand hi-tech ICT basis for telework including teleworking at public institutions (20% by 2013). CO2-free Commute: SWC near metropolitan area Ilsan Euijeongbu Seoul Suwon Bundang (Carbon-Free Commute) 14

17. 4.5 Green by ICT_ Laying the Foundation for Green Growth Present Future Services Services <Green Network> (UBcN) Broadcasting NW Tele- phone NW Mobile NW Internet Convergence Exchange BTS Router CMTS PSTN PSTN PSTN PSTN Cellular Phone PC TV Broadband Internet Telephone Display phone IPTV WiBro <Green Broadcasting and ICT Services> 15

18. 4.5 Green by ICT_ Laying the Foundation for Green Growth Green City Significantly reduces energy and resource consumption through hi-tech ICT infrastructure and ubiquitous services New transportation monitoring, electricity, education, medical services, and environment based on low-power·eco-friendly technology ※ $2 billion investment by Cisco in New Songdo City in Incheon U-Tour Recycling Customized Service Common Service U-Education Commercial Tourist Facilities U-Environment Integrated Operation Center Port Complex U-Port U-Health Airport Subway U-Security Street Complex Pipe U-Admin Highway U-Management U-Transportation 16

19. 4.6 Green by ICT_Creating Green Jobs • Nurture Human Resources Researching on the Actual Status of Radio • Resource. • - Making a Radio Resource Map • Nurture Professional Instructors for the spread of Green Internet. • Energy Saving utilizing Broadcasting·Communications Services • Use of Clean and Healthy Internet • Education for online business start-ups based on Broadcasting · Communications media • Marketing and Producing IPTV Advertising • Making an Application Program for Smartphone 17

20. 5. Expected Results Energy Consumption Reduction Energy consumption reduction through the spread of low-power ICT equipment and facilities System Establishment for Environment Pollution Efficient management of environment information using USN and intelligent N/W System for Energy-saving Lifestyle Revitalization of IPTV/Digital cable TV-based supplementary services such as e-commerce, tele-administration, and tele- education Laying the Foundation for Green Growth Laying the foundation for green growth by improving technology, infrastructure, pubic awareness, and global cooperation Creation of Green Jobs Job creation by better utilizing broadcasting and communications infrastructure and services 18

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