# Ericsson Korea Unveils AI-Native 6G Roadmap at Innovation Day 2026

Ericsson Korea outlines AI-RAN and ISAC technologies to evolve networks for the AI era.

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Ericsson Korea held a media briefing in Seoul as part of its 'Ericsson Innovation Day 2026 Korea' event to share insights on network evolution in the AI era. [^1]

Ericsson announced that it will present at its Ericsson Innovation Day 2026 Korea its roadmap for 5G SA, 5G Advanced, and 6G evolution, focusing on 'Networks for AI' and 'AI for Networks' approaches. [^2]

Ericsson defined AI-RAN as applying AI across the entire RAN (radio access network) to let the network improve its own performance and operations, combining 'AI in RAN' software and 'AI-ready' hardware optimized for AI computation from the design stage. [^3]

IT Donga reported that Ericsson Korea held a media briefing in early 2026 ahead of its Ericsson Innovation Day 2026 Korea, to discuss AI-era network performance, operations, and business model changes. [^4]

Sibel Tombaz, CEO of Ericsson Korea, said that as AI spreads across industries, networks are being redefined as the core foundation supporting AI services, moving beyond simple communication infrastructure. [^5]

Ericsson highlighted Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) as a key highlight, noting it allows networks to sense the environment and track objects beyond simple data transmission. [^6]

Ericsson introduced AI-RAN as a core technology, describing it as an architecture that applies AI across all RAN layers to improve performance and operational efficiency. [^7]

Ericsson presented a dual-axis vision for the AI era, defining the network's new role as both 'Network for AI' and 'AI for Network'. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Ericsson Korea held a media briefing in Seoul as part of its 'Ericsson Innovation Day 2026 Korea' event to share insights on network evolution in the AI era. (세계일보, News)
2. Ericsson announced that it will present at its Ericsson Innovation Day 2026 Korea its roadmap for 5G SA, 5G Advanced, and 6G evolution, focusing on 'Networks for AI' and 'AI for Networks' approaches. (동아일보, News)
3. Ericsson defined AI-RAN as applying AI across the entire RAN (radio access network) to let the network improve its own performance and operations, combining 'AI in RAN' software and 'AI-ready' hardware optimized for AI computation from the design stage. (동아일보, News)
4. IT Donga reported that Ericsson Korea held a media briefing in early 2026 ahead of its Ericsson Innovation Day 2026 Korea, to discuss AI-era network performance, operations, and business model changes. (동아일보, News)
5. Sibel Tombaz, CEO of Ericsson Korea, said that as AI spreads across industries, networks are being redefined as the core foundation supporting AI services, moving beyond simple communication infrastructure. (동아일보, News)
6. Ericsson highlighted Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) as a key highlight, noting it allows networks to sense the environment and track objects beyond simple data transmission. (세계일보, News)
7. Ericsson introduced AI-RAN as a core technology, describing it as an architecture that applies AI across all RAN layers to improve performance and operational efficiency. (세계일보, News)
8. Ericsson presented a dual-axis vision for the AI era, defining the network's new role as both 'Network for AI' and 'AI for Network'. (세계일보, News)

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