SK Broadband, LS Marine Solution sign MOU on SJC2 cable stability
The two firms will keep an emergency fleet on standby and jointly manage the shallow-water section off Busan where large vessels have limited access.
SK Broadband and LS Marine Solution signed a business agreement on October 28, 2026, to strengthen the stability of the SJC2 (Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2) submarine cable and speed up fault recovery, according to digitaltoday.co.kr.
The agreement covers stable operation and rapid fault recovery of SJC2, which connects Korea, Japan and Singapore. Under the deal, the two companies will maintain an emergency dispatch fleet and specialized equipment on standby and standardize technical data and recovery strategies in advance.
The shallow-water section off the coast of Busan, where large vessels have limited access, will be intensively managed. SK Broadband will provide line analysis data and monitoring capabilities built around the Busan landing station, while LS Marine Solution will handle on-site emergency recovery with specialized diving and construction technology.
성진수, head of SK Broadband's network center, said the cooperation will strengthen the stability of the coastal section of SJC2.
Quick answers
What does the SK Broadband and LS Marine Solution agreement cover?
It covers stable operation and rapid fault recovery of the SJC2 submarine cable connecting Korea, Japan and Singapore.
Which section of SJC2 will be intensively managed?
The shallow-water section off the coast of Busan, where large vessels have limited access.