March 13, 2005
The future is South Korea
Interesting insight from The San Francisco Chronicle on how South Korea is today's world technology leader.
"Pick up your mobile phone and watch your favorite TV show. At home, on your computer, download a feature-length movie in no time at all.
If you live in South Korea, it is an everyday reality to have always-on superfast Internet -- broadband -- both in your cell phone and in your home.
South Korea has managed to leapfrog the United States in both broadband and mobile phone usage thanks to a population density that makes connectivity easier and government policies that promote development.
South Korea also has a culture where people are crazy about playing online games and don't go home after work. Instead, they go to dinner, to karaoke or to a bar -- all the while using their mobile phones".
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