포스트코로나 '언택트 특수'...성장하는 온라인 교육•비대면 업계<br /><br />COVID-19 has decimated many industries, but some are doing astonishingly well.<br />Among them are online education and IT businesses.<br />And, it's not likely the upward demand will come to a slow even after the pandemic.<br />Yoon Jung-min reports.<br />Online education has emerged as a promising sector for the post-COVID-19 economy.<br />With schools still closed and classes being held online, the industry is seeing an increase in demand.<br />And the sector is upgrading its services through new technologies.<br />"Online classes and lectures for young students and job-seekers have doubled compared to last year. We plan to provide students with a tailored curriculum using big data and AI technology."<br />IT companies are also gearing up to prepare for the post-pandemic era.<br />In fact, a number of IT firms in South Korea have seen demand for their services increase amid the coronavirus outbreak.<br />Those include non-face-to-face services, cloud computing and video conferencing.<br />"We are currently responding to an increase in demand for our non-face-to-face healthcare system due to COVID-19. This service is based on 'unified communication,' which combines cloud, security and network services."<br />In fact, Korea's IT giants posted an earnings surprise in the first quarter this year... due to an increasing demand for non-contact services.<br />Naver Corporation has shown a strong performance on its online store and payment services,... while Kakao Corporation has seen its sales jump thanks to mobile shopping and entertainment content.<br />"Because of the coronavirus, non-contact businesses will expand even after COVID-19,... particularly those that are internet-based. It will be based on South Korea's strong IT infrastructure."<br />"As South Korea looks to strengthen its digital economy as part of the post-COVID-19 New Deal project,... the IT industry could turn the health crisis into an opportunity.<br />Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News."<br />
