The top three telecommunications carriers - SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus - are taking measures to prevent service malfunctions, including increasing network capacity in areas where large crowds are expected to gather for rallies in Seoul.
During the first impeachment vote on Dec 7, massive rallies near the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, led to communications network disruptions. This week's impeachment is expected to draw even larger crowds.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 14, 2024 من The Straits Times.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 14, 2024 من The Straits Times.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
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