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Technology convergence and regulatory challenge: a case from Korean digital media broadcasting

Dong‐Hee Shin (Assistant Professor in the School of Information Sciences and Technology at Pennsylvania State University, Berks‐Lehigh Valley, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. He earned his PhD and Master in Information Science and Telecommunications from Syracuse University. He has been researching on telecommunications management and policy and he had various consultancy experiences in the field of telecommunications and information industry. His current project looks at the consequences of governmental policy and regulations on telecommunications and information infrastructure as well as the applications and implications of these services. He is also interested in evaluating the process and impact of large technological projects and policy by using qualitative and quantitative case study methods.)

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ISSN: 1463-6697

Article publication date: 1 June 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

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This study seeks to survey the current convergence of broadcasting and telecommunication, examine the policy questions that arise in Korea and present a review of current regulation in this field.

Design/methodology/approach

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From a technical perspective, the convergence between telecommunications and broadcasting is emerging as both industries move towards digital standards. Yet, from a policy‐making perspective, convergence seems premature and may not be desirable. This study focuses in particular on the digital media broadcasting (DMB) service, which is currently being developed in Korea.

Findings

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The paper suggests perspectives on forthcoming satellite DMB service developments, and the implications of this emerging technological breakthrough. The study indicates that current broadcasting‐based regulatory frameworks may tend to deter technological convergence and thus delay service introduction in the market.

Originality/value

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The paper concludes with a new regulatory model with more consideration of service providers and users.

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Citation

Shin, D. (2005), "Technology convergence and regulatory challenge: a case from Korean digital media broadcasting", info, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 47-58. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636690510596793

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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