Seoul, July 26 (TIWN) Faced with mounting pressure to replace Huawei 5G equipment, South Korean telecom giant LG Uplus has stressed the Chinese firm's telecom equipment does not pose any security risks.

The US has long accused Huawei, the world's leading vendor of 5G network equipment, of spying, claiming that the company can compromise the country's internet communications and steal sensitive information. In response to the US official's comments, LG Uplus, the only local carrier using Huawei's 5G equipment, said the Chinese tech giant has proven its equipment's security, hinting that it will not cut ties with Huawei.

"The carrier and the equipment provider have done all they can in terms of proving security," an LG Uplus spokesperson was quoted as saying. Local industry experts say LG Uplus has much to lose if it decides to replace Huawei products, considering the two companies' business partnership over the years, reports Yonhap news agency.