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SK Telecom (017670) CEO Chung Jae-hun met with eight startup leaders to discuss AI business cooperation. The company supports startups through its SKTCH platform, aiming to nurture 500 innovative companies by 2030. Sierra Base, a startup, collaborates with SK Telecom to automate telecom tower inspections using AI and drones. SK Telecom plans to combine its capabilities with startup technologies to create new AI businesses.

SK Telecom reported its semi-annual results, with 18 subsidiaries contributing to revenue. Wireless services made up 74% of revenue, fixed-line 24%, and other businesses 2%. The company maintains strong credit ratings, indicating financial stability. (SKM)

SK Telecom (SKM) reported H1 2026 revenue of ₩8.75T and profit of ₩1.10T, with 82% of users on 5G. Wireless business generated 74% of sales. The company completed a share exchange for SK Broadband and returned ₩353.6B in dividends. Credit ratings remain strong, with AAA for domestic bonds. Network and R&D investments totaled ₩627.8B.

SK Telecom and F5 Networks have formed a partnership to develop AI-driven cloud security solutions. SK Telecom aims to leverage F5's expertise in security and cloud services. The collaboration is part of SK Telecom's broader strategy to expand its AI and cloud capabilities, as evidenced by its recent Ulsan AI Data Center capacity expansion.

SK Telecom's CEO met with global telecom leaders at GSMA M360 ASEAN in Malaysia to discuss AI partnerships and digital trust. The company aims to become an 'Asia AI infrastructure hub' and explored cooperation with local enterprises like Tradewinds. SK Telecom plans to formalize digital trust initiatives with global partners.

SK Telecom launched its AI for All consortium on Sept. 10, 2026, with partners in eight fields to develop an AI assistant for tasks like hospital bookings and government forms. The project, funded by the South Korean government, aims for a full launch by year-end. SK Telecom will orchestrate the AI model, with a beta service due in October 2026. The initiative aligns with South Korea's push for sovereign AI.

SK Telecom's CEO Chung Jae-hun is expanding AI partnerships at the GSMA M360 ASEAN forum, focusing on AI infrastructure, models, and services. He met with GSMA's Vivek Badrinath to discuss AI-centered telecom growth and digital trust. Chung also met with Tradewinds' Syed Danial Albukhary to explore cooperation opportunities. According to SK Telecom, the CEO aims to establish the company as an AI hub in Asia and build a sustainable AI ecosystem.

SK Hyper, a subsidiary of SK Group, plans to build 5GW of AI data centers by 2029 and 15GW by 2035. CEO Jung Seok-geun emphasized attracting U.S. Big Tech as key to success, citing infrastructure challenges in the U.S. and growing AI demand in Asia. SK Hyper aims to leverage SK Group's AI investment commitment and track record with AWS to secure global customers and funding.

SK Telecom (017670.KS) introduced 'A. log', a feature that auto-categorizes photos from Meta AI glasses and Android smartphones. The AI generates titles, descriptions, and tags for photos, enabling search by keyword or time. Privacy measures include masking sensitive info. SK Telecom plans to expand the feature by integrating it with A. Note, its memo service.

SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT were selected by the South Korean government to develop 'Everyone's AI,' a nationwide AI service. Each company plans to integrate AI with their existing services, with beta tests starting as early as next month. The government aims to differentiate the service by focusing on public and living services. The official launch is expected by the end of the year.