S. Koreans Can Watch The Autioi Channel By Plugging In- Internet Service Via Power Lines Set for October

Seoul April 17, 2004; Baek Kang-nyung writing for the Chosunilb reported that starting this October, high-speed Internet access will be available to homes and offices through the nation's power lines.

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) announced Tuesday that the lightening of regulations would allow the broadband Internet to be accessed through electric power lines, without having to install a separate device.

Power Line Communication (PLC) is a technology that enables homes to exchange data through power lines, and connects electronic devices such as refrigerators, televisions and personal computers to the Internet without the need to install extra equipment.

Until now, the MIC has required individual authorization for connecting to the Internet through power lines for fear of interference of electric waves from other electronic devices. However, the MIC replied ˇ°We have decided to ease regulations on PLC for the technological development of home networking.ˇ±

On the same day of the ministry's announcement, corporations introduced related products on the market. LGIBM displayed the ˇ°Multinet X 900,ˇ± a PC with a remote control function that can be used in a connected network with other digital home appliances. The ˇ°Multinet X 900ˇ± can control other appliances through power lines, as well as perform the basic functions of a PC.

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