Samsung researcher selected as chairman of ITU-R 6G Vision Group

Samsung announced that Hyoungjin Choi, chief engineer of Samsung Research Institute, was selected as ITU-R for 6G technology development before 2030 in the online WP 5D conference held by the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) from March 1 to 12 Chairman of the established International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Vision Group.

The 6G Vision Group was formally established at the latest ITU-R meeting, responsible for building a vision for 6G technology, including defining key capabilities, developing technologies, and establishing 6G standardization and commercial timetables.

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As the chairman of the 5G Vision Group, Samsung Electronics has been highly recognized by the ITU-R for its advanced technology and contributions to 5G standardization. Samsung will continue to exert its leadership in the ITU-R 6G standardization work.

Samsung’s advanced research and development center “Samsung Research Institute” is responsible for the development of various future technologies required by the SET (Consumer Products) business unit.

As mentioned in the Samsung 6G white paper, the research covers various 6G projects, such as related technology and social megatrends, new services, new demands, candidate technologies, and expected timelines for standardization. In order to accelerate 6G research, Samsung Research Institute has established an Advanced Communication Research Center in 2019.

Sebastian Seung, President of Samsung Electronics and Head of Samsung Research Institute, said: “Samsung continues to promote 6G development through various activities. We will publish a 6G white paper in July 2020. We will continue to actively contribute to the ITU-R 6G Vision Group and 3GPP technical specifications. to contribute to development. “

ITU-R for the international decision-making body, responsible for the world’s 193 Member States, the development of radio communications and global mobile communications standard specification, and through the establishment of a vision for the new generation of mobile communications technology (such as 4G and 5G) of, To provide guidance and planning for global new-generation communications research.

In addition to the expected completion of the 6G vision by 2023, ITU-R also plans to develop 6G technical requirements and recommendations through industry standards organizations such as 3GPP. The 6G candidate technology has passed ITU-R evaluation and will be approved as a 6G global standard around 2030.