SK Broadband announced on October 28 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with LS Marine Solutions, a company specializing in undersea cable construction.
The agreement aims to ensure the stable operation of SK Broadband's undersea cable SJC2 (Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2), which connects South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Through this collaboration, the two companies plan to maintain a fleet for emergency response and specialized equipment systems at all times. They will also implement a system to standardize technical data and recovery strategies in advance.
This approach is designed to reduce recovery time by linking all processes from on-site response to the recovery, connection, and precise burial of the undersea cable in the event of an anomaly.
In particular, both parties will focus on managing the shallow coastal area near Busan, where the likelihood of undersea cable issues is higher. This area is critical as access for large vessels is restricted, requiring advanced marine expertise and rapid on-site response capabilities in case of incidents.
SK Broadband will leverage its accumulated data on route analysis and monitoring capabilities centered around Busan. LS Marine Solutions will take the lead in executing emergency operations on-site, drawing on its expertise in operating specialized work fleets and skilled diving and construction engineering.
Seong Jin-soo, head of SK Broadband's Network Center, emphasized, "The SJC2 undersea cable is a global data network hub connecting Asia and Korea. This collaboration will enhance the stability of coastal areas and provide the best services to various clients."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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