LG Uplus builds on early 5G lead In April 2019, LG Uplus became one of the first operators in the world to launch 5G. The South Korean telco's CTO Choi Taek-Jin explains how this early lead was achieved and discusses plans for future rollout. By Liu Rengui LG Uplus was one of the first operators in the world to launch 5G and has attracted nearly a million 5G subscribers, reaching 6 percent customer penetration in just 6 months, exceeding its 4G market share. The LG Uplus CTO Choi Taek-Jin reveals the secret of the telco’s success: an excellent network and diverse 5G services.