Pantech Wireless, Inc. - the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, Korea’s leading mobile phone manufacturer today announced the introduction of the Pantech C3, an enhanced version of the world’s smallest camera flip phone. Building on the success of the C300, the company has given the popular phone a stylish upgrade. Customers can now articulate their personal style by quickly customizing their world’s smallest camera flip phones with a variety of changeable color faceplates. Upon purchase, the C3 comes equipped with both Secret Blue and Silver frontages. Other colors and styles will be made available following the launch.

Pantech Group, the leading Korean handset manufacturer, today announced that it has been once again honored at the prestigious iF(International Forum) Design Award for excellence and innovation in the design of cellular phones and packaging, marking the third consecutive year since 2004. Four of the company’s products were recognized by the iF Design Award: ‘SP5’ and ‘HC1’ in Consumer Electronics / Telecommunicatons category, ‘Flexus 03’ in Advanced Studies, and ‘One touch open cap’ in packaging design. At 2006 iF Design Award, Pantech received the awards in recognition of three models; one commercial handset and two advanced concept models.

Pantech Group, the leading Korean handset manufacturer, has announced the launch of the IM-U160 handset, a new terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) handset that can be effectively used as a portable TV with its wide LCD screen. The new terrestrial DMB phone will be launched in Korea under Pantech’s SKY brand, the leading Korean premium mobile phone brand. It will be supplied to all the major wireless operators in Korea, SK Telecom, KTF and LG Telecom.

Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone company in South Korea, and TELUS, Canada’s second largest CDMA service operator, announced the Canadian launch of the Pantech PN-3200. The launch, in partnership with TELUS, marks the first time that Pantech has provided handsets under its own brand in Canada. Targeted at young trend setters, the slim, modern PN-3200 handset combines a sophisticated design with practical and wide ranging functionality, including Bluetooth applications. Pantech has increased its presence in the North American market in recent months with enhanced brand awareness and direct supplies to operators. Last June, Pantech introduced the Pantech C300, the world’s smallest camera flip phone in the GSM arena, to the U.S.