Evaluation of Korean information infrastructure policy 2000–2010: Focusing on broadband ecosystem change

South Korea has been very active in broadband development for the last decade, which has made major strides in its development. This study evaluates the evolution of Korea's broadband development from the year 2000 to the present day. Historic and archival data related to Korean broadband projects are reviewed in this paper, drawing on broadband ecosystem as a framework for assessment. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into challenges and create a prospectus by offering a socio-technical analysis of broadband development. This will involve the in-depth investigation of the social dynamics, political discourse, and technological choices inherent in the design and development of the next generation of networks. Despite active investment and proactive drive, uncertainty still remains surrounding the evolution of broadband and what impact it may have on the new broadband milieu in Korea. This study will offer an effective adoption/diffusion strategy as well as a viable information policy model for more advanced infrastructure in other countries.

Research highlights
► Evaluate the evolution of Korea's broadband development from the year 2000 to the present day.
► Drawing on broadband ecosystem as a framework for assessment, Korean broadband projects are reviewed.
► Provide insights into challenges and create a prospectus by offering a socio-technical analysis of broadband development.
► Offer an effective adoption/diffusion strategy as well as a viable information policy model for more advanced infrastructure in other countries.