Kevin CHOI
Biography
In August 2020, he was appointed as the CTO of KT SAT in Korea, and is currently working on KT SAT’s next-generation business by researching HTS communication systems for geostationary and low-Earth orbits, as well as laser communication, quantum-encrypted communication, and developing new technology-based businesses such as next-generation satellite imagery utilization systems. Furthermore, he is also interested in developing deep space exploration technologies to prepare for humanity’s multi-planetary space era in the near future, and in preparing space systems for this endeavor.
KT SAT
KT SAT is the only company in South Korea that owns and operates geostationary communication satellites. It currently operates six satellites, providing satellite communication services to various countries in Asia. In the evolving communication environment, KT SAT, based on its Multi-Orbit Managed Service technology, strives to provide high-value-added services to its customers, utilizing satellite communication, satellite navigation, and satellite imagery.
In addition to its own series of geostationary satellites, the company currently resells low-orbit communication services and various satellite images from Starlink and OneWeb, and recently ordered a geostationary HTS satellite, Koreasat-9, to provide more competitive satellite communication services.
