A community for Korea's network operators
KRNOG is a non-profit technical forum and professional community for network operators, engineers, and developers in South Korea.
Established in 2021, it serves as a collaborative hub for internet infrastructure experts to share operational experiences, internet trends, and network technologies.
KRNOG 4.0 brings together the region's engineering community for a full day of conference talks, panels, and networking — all with the goal of strengthening and advancing Korea's internet connectivity.
Event Outline
Agenda
| Time | Duration | Agenda | Speaker | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Registration Open | |||
| 10:00–10:10 | 10 min | Welcome to KRNOG 4.0 | Mike Hwang / KRNOG Chair | SK broadband |
| 10:10–10:40 | 30 min | RPKI in Korea: From Measurement to Action — Where Korean Networks Stand and What Operators Can Do Next | Taejoong Chung | Virginia Tech |
| 10:40–11:00 | 20 min | The Evolving AI Fabric | Byung Ki Lee | Nokia |
| 11:00–11:20 | 20 min | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:20–11:40 | 20 min | Introduction to the Deepfield Solution for DDoS Attack Defense in Large Enterprises | Wanbae Lee | Sandeul |
| 11:40–12:00 | 20 min | RPKI ASPA: Closing the Routing Security Gap | Shane Hermoso | APNIC |
| 12:00–12:30 | 30 min | The Future of AI Networking | Byungho Lee | Equinix |
| 12:30–13:50 | 80 min | Lunch Break | ||
| 13:50–14:10 | 20 min | The Future of AI Networking: From Workloads to Cooling | Joe (Seunghwan) Kim | HPE |
| 14:10–14:40 | 30 min | Korea Data Center Industry Outlook 2026–2030 | Junhwa Song | KDCEA |
| 14:40–15:00 | 20 min | Coffee Break | ||
| 15:00–15:20 | 20 min | (Tentative) Submarine Cables and Data Centers | Yisoo Kim | Networkblue |
| 15:20–15:50 | 30 min | The Challenges of GW-scale AI Data Center Operations: Scale, Speed, and Workforce Shortages | Changhee Cho | ONION Technology |
| 15:50–16:20 | 30 min | IP-over-DWDM: What IP Folks Should Know | Tashi Phuntsho | FLEXOPTIX |
| 16:20–16:40 | 20 min | Coffee Break | ||
| 16:40–17:10 | 30 min | The Seoul Peering Paradox in the Age of AI | David Schwartz | |
| 17:10–17:25 | 15 min | The Hidden Risk of Spam: IP Blocklisting | Samarjit Biswas | Xelelabs LLP |
| 17:25–17:45 | 20 min | ASPA — RPKI for Path Validation | Anurag Bhatia | Hurricane Electric |
| 17:45–17:55 | 10 min | Closing + Group Photo | Mike Hwang / KRNOG Chair | SK broadband |
| 18:00–22:00 | 240 min | Social Networking SessionPre-Registration RequiredVenue: Rainbow Pocha (레인보우포차) · 2F, 9 Eulji-ro 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul | ||
Note: The order and content of the event may change slightly depending on the circumstances.
Join us at KRNOG 4.0
Registration is free & open to anyone
Whether you operate a backbone, run an IX, build tools, or are simply curious about network infrastructure — you're welcome at KRNOG 4.0.
Register NowNovotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun
238 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04561, Republic of Korea
Located in the heart of Dongdaemun, the venue is a 4-minute walk from Exit 12 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Subway Lines 2, 4 & 5), placing the region's premier shopping, dining, and cultural district right at your doorstep.
- Nearest station: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (Lines 2 / 4 / 5)
- From ICN Airport: ~1h 15m by taxi / airport bus
- District: Jung-gu, Central Seoul
