[The Chosun Ilbo, March 10 2008] KT, KTF Seek Merger

A merger sought by KT, the country's top fixed-line communications service provider, and KTF, the country's second-ranking mobile phone service provider, is emerging as the biggest matter of interest in the telecommunications industry this year.

The two firms began discussing the possible merger when SK Telecom, the top mobile operator, purchased second-ranking fixed-line carrier Hanarotelecom.