Kia, KT and S-UM to launch PV5-based remote driving service by year-end

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Kia announced on the 23rd that it signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote commercialization of remote driving technology' with KT and S-UM at its Seoul Yangjae-dong headquarters. The signing ceremony was attended by Kang Ju-yeop (SVP) of Kia's New Business Planning Office, Seo Sang-gyu (SVP) of KT's Enterprise Business Division 1, and Hyeon Yeong-jin (CEO) of S-UM.

This agreement was established to fully pursue commercialization following Kia's successful demonstration of remote driving on public roads in South Korea for the first time last November using its first dedicated PBV model, PV5. Remote driving is a technology that controls unmanned vehicles via 4G and 5G wireless networks from an external command center. It is utilized for safety support during autonomous driving malfunctions, alleviating urban parking issues, and providing mobile unmanned services in areas lacking living infrastructure.

The three companies have divided roles with the goal of launching a PV5-based remote driving service by year-end. Kia will handle vehicle and technology development, KT will manage communication infrastructure and network quality control, and S-UM will oversee remote driving technology and control system management. They will also jointly advance efforts such as enhancing autonomous driving technology through operational data analysis, joint promotion, and establishing legal and regulatory foundations.

Kang Ju-yeop (SVP) of Kia's New Business Planning Office stated, "The goal of this agreement is to establish a collaborative foundation that can accelerate the commercialization of remote driving technology," adding, "Through a roadmap leading from remote driving to autonomous driving, we will build an unmanned vehicle ecosystem and further enhance Kia PBV's differentiated value."

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