통신 3사 R&D, 4년 만에 축소…하반기 회복 전망

South Korea's major telecoms reported a 15.2% decline in Q1 R&D investment due to lingering costs from last year's security breaches, but this is expected to be temporary as earnings stabilize. With essential investments in 6G and AI data centers now becoming a priority, the industry is poised to increase R&D expenditure in H2 2026, reflecting commitment to maintaining competitive advantage in emerging technologies.