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In Korea, The mobile telecom market has undergone a sea change since Apple created a new mobile ecosystem with Appstore and iPhone. Having recognized the potential of the mobile data service as a new source of profit, Many mobile telecom operators have been trying hard to come up with new technological standards strategies to gain a competitive edge. This paper reviews the current status of the 4G technology and analyzes the service standardization strategies from the viewpoint of technological evolutions. This paper also suggests implications for Korea’s specific circumstances where different mobile telecom technologies complement and compete with one another. Korea’s experiences may serve as important lessons for other countries or operators who try to introduce the 4G and look beyond mobile telecom technologies