AI-Based Next-Generation Communication and Immersive Media Lead the Global Market

The Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has been pivotal in advancing technologies that now underpin modern ICT infrastructure, from the first household telephone systems and DRAM semiconductor development to current innovations like 5G/6G, AI, holography, quantum technology, robotics, autonomous driving, and digital twins. ETRI's research spans over 50 years, evolving from early challenges like mud-filled commuting routes in the 1970s to today's 30,000㎡ campus housing 2,500 ICT professionals. Its contributions include 1,312 standard patents and 264 international standards, with expertise spanning AI algorithms, next-gen communication networks, and immersive media technologies like XR and metaverse.