In an attempt to thwart iPhone’s possible penetration in South Korea, SKT plans to release an Android phone. SKT is reportedly in talks with Samsung (and LG) to provide them with an Android device running the v2.0 Eclair update. SKT reckons Android-powered phones provide better data processing than iPhone.

“We are gauging the timing of the Google-powered phones. Shipment may start within the first half of next year,” a Samsung Electronics official said.