Thuraya debuts in Korea

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Seoul: As part of its strategy to expand its market presence in the Asia Pacific region, Thuraya has announced the launch of its mobile satellite service in Korea. The announcement was made at a ceremony attended by Korean telecom officials, special guests from the corporate and telco sectors, and the media, under the patronage of Thuraya’s Chaiman, Mr. Mohammad Omran.  
As of today, the world leading mobile satellite operator provides border-to-border coverage in Korea and, most importantly, in remote and rural locations not covered by terrestrial mobile networks.  
Thuraya’s service was launched in partnership with the company’s long-standing Korean business partner, APSI, which will serve as a Service Provider offering customers an array of products and solutions to suit their mobile communication requirements.  [07/04/09]