LG U+

LG U+

http://www.lguplus.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lg-uplus

LG U+, a publicly owned entity headquartered in South Korea, was founded in 1996 and employs approximately 1,850 individuals. The company reported $10.9 billion in revenue as of 2025. It operates as a South Korean mobile network operator, owned by LG Corporation, and was formerly known as LG Telecom before changing to its current name on July 1, 2010. As of Q4 2023, LG U+ functions as the second-largest wireless carrier in South Korea, serving 18.411 million subscribers.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

1,845

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

South Korea's three major telecom companies, including LG U+, experienced an increase of approximately 300 billion Korean won in mobile device distribution and sales revenue during the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. Concurrently, installment receivables from mobile devices, which the three firms monetized through asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance, decreased by around 400 billion Korean won. On September 8, LG Uplus announced its entry into the prefabricated artificial intelligence (AI) data center business, beginning development of standard models. This strategy aims to shorten AI data center construction times to meet the rapidly growing demand for AI infrastructure. The company's push aligns with an industry trend where modular models can reduce typical construction timelines from two years to six months or less, enabling infrastructure to operate faster before the performance of new graphics processing units (GPUs) deteriorates. Earlier, on September 6, LG Uplus CEO Hong Beom-sik and GS Engineering & Construction CEO Huh Yoon-hong toured the Pyeongchon Mega Center, as GS Engineering & Construction committed to developing a prefabricated modular data center (PMDC) standard model incorporating modular technology to address increasing demand for AI data centers.

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LG U+ offers 6 products in the connectivity and cloud, media and telecoms services and enterprise tech industries. LG U+'s product portfolio comprises of telecoms, broadcast television and radio, enterprise connectivity services, enterprise and telecoms software and media and TV services.

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LG U+'s revenues were $10.9B in 2025. Caretta Research has split LG U+'s revenue into 8 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise IT system integration, which represents 17% of LG U+'s revenue.

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Sep

17th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

LG Chairman Urges Speed, Relentless Execution in AI Race

"I ask our chief executives to move with speed and relentless execution so that we can win in the areas that will decide the future of AI." LG Group Chairman Kwang-mo Koo called on top executives at the group's main affiliates to secure "speed" and "relentless execution" to stay ahead in the artificial intelligence industry.

Seoul Economic Daily

Sep

17th

2026

06:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Partnerships

Hyundai Elevator, LG Uplus Partner in AI Security

Hyundai Elevator recently announced on the 17th that it has signed a business agreement (MOU) with LG Uplus for cooperation in wireless services and AI·security fields for a smart remote control platform. Through this agreement, the two companies plan to expand cooperation in AI-based customer service and security fields and strengthen the efficiency of remote monitoring for elevators.

The Chosun Ilbo

Sep

17th

2026

02:36

Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Data Breach, Investments, Regulatory Compliance

Will Follow-up Measures for Hacking and Leaks Become a Key Issue for the Three Major Telecom Companies Ahead of Parliamentary Audit?

With the three major telecommunications companies emphasizing the strengthening of their internal security following last year's hacking and data leaks, the expansion of security investment and the implementation of follow-up measures are expected to be major issues at this year's parliamentary audit.

Sep

17th

2026

01:00

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Kakao Consortium Bets on Familiarity to Win Korea's National AI Push

Kakao (035720.KS) and LG Uplus are putting familiarity at the center of their bid to lead the government's "AI for All" project. Rather than asking users to download a new app, the two companies plan to build an artificial intelligence agent ecosystem on top of KakaoTalk and phone calling — services most South Koreans already use daily — and extend it across health care, finance and public services.

Seoul Economic Daily

Sep

17th

2026

00:33

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Kakao, LG Uplus build end-to-end AI agents to power South Korea services

Kakao, LG Uplus build end-to-end AI agents to power South Korea services Local partners target public, health, and finance with a web-first agent that

Sep

16th

2026

10:16

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

LG Uplus, Renewal of Multi-cultural Space 'Gap Between Everyday and Non-Everyday Life' and More

◆ LG Uplus Renews Multi-Cultural Space 'Gap Between Everyday and Non-Everyday Life' On the 16th, LG Uplus reopened its multi-cultural complex at Gangnam Station, "U+ Gap Between the Daily and Extraordinary," as a customer-participatory art platform.

Sep

16th

2026

09:38

Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

'LG AI DevCon 2026' Unites Affiliate Developers

LG Electronics held a developer conference, ‘LG AI DevCon 2026,’ to share its artificial intelligence (AI)-based software development know-how and achievements. About 1,500 developers from LG affiliates, including LG Electronics, LG CNS, and LG Uplus, participated online and offline in the LG AI DevCon 2026, which was hosted by the LG SW Council at LG Sciencepark in Magok, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on Sept.

Sep

15th

2026

02:34

New Offerings, B2B Tag, New Offerings

LG Uplus opens lottery for 10,000 premium numbers in South Korea

LG Uplus opens lottery for 10,000 premium numbers in South Korea LG Uplus said on the 15th it will allocate 10,000 preferred mobile phone numbers tha

Sep

15th

2026

01:09

Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, New Offerings

LG Uplus Showcases Next-Generation Home Media Devices at IBC 2026

LG Uplus is stepping up efforts to expand its home media business overseas, showcasing a new lineup of connected devices and entertainment solutions at one of the global broadcasting industry's major events. The Korean telecom operator participated in IBC 2026, held from Sept.

Sep

15th

2026

01:09

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Security Talent Is the New Chip Race as Firms Train Experts at Universities

Twenty-five companies have signed on to a new graduate program in personal data protection that Seoul Women's University is establishing with government funding. The companies agreed to support the program after aligning with the university on research into data protection technology and the training of master's and doctoral candidates.

Seoul Economic Daily

Sep

14th

2026

09:22

Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag, Supply Chain and Procurement

LG, 추석 전 협력사 납품대금 6000억원 조기 지급

브레이크뉴스 정민우 기자= LG는 다가오는 추석 명절을 맞아 협력사의 자금 부담을 덜어주기 위해 납품대금을 조기 지급하고, 총 1조2000억 원 규모의 금융지원 프로그램을 가동한다고 14일 밝혔다. 이번 조치로 LG전자, LG이노텍, LG화학, LG에너지솔루션, LG생활건강, LG유플러스, LG CNS, D&O 등 8개 계열사가 참여해 총 6000억 원 규모의 납품대금을 최대 13일 앞당겨 지급한다.

Sep

14th

2026

00:46

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, New Offerings

Can AI Protect You From Zombie Phone Malware Attacks?

Once a mobile device is infected with malware from unverified sources, it essentially becomes a zombie phone capable of being remotely controlled by criminal organizations. This phenomenon has evolved from a niche cybersecurity concern into a systemic threat that targets the very fabric of personal and financial security in 2026.

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LG U+ currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including baseball.

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