A major data breach at SK Telecom exposed sensitive subscriber information, including USIM and IMSI data. The incident, traced to 2022, has prompted security upgrades and international collaboration. South Korea and the U.S. are now working to align cybersecurity standards and expand cooperation.
SK Telecom’s AI ventures are growing steadily, with notable gains in data center and enterprise services. However, a major data breach has shaken its core mobile business, threatening customer trust and retention. With AI contributing only a small share of revenue, SKT must act fast to recover stability and reassure users.
SK Telecom’s partnership with Kpler is set to revolutionize AI-based market intelligence in telecom. The collaboration aims to integrate real-time data insights from Kpler’s extensive market coverage into SK Telecom’s AI platform.
SK Telecom has made a major leap in AI capabilities by integrating Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash into its AI agent, adot. This upgrade promises an enhanced user interaction experience by offering access to a wide array of AI models from global platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude.
SK Telecom has partnered with IonQ to advance AI and quantum technology, enhancing efficiency in AI-driven solutions. The collaboration integrates IonQ’s quantum computing into SK Telecom’s AI services, including data centers and cryptography.
SK Telecom saw strong growth in 2024, driven by a 19% surge in AI revenue and a 4.0% rise in AI business. With 31.8 million mobile users and strategic investments in AI infrastructure, the company is advancing its AI ambitions.
SK Telecom has joined the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium to explore AI’s societal and industrial impacts. Partnering with global leaders like OpenAI and Tata Group, SK Telecom aims to drive AI innovation in ICT, semiconductors, and energy.
SK Telecom is set to launch Aster, an AI-powered personal agent, in March 2025 for North American users. Debuted at CES 2025, Aster excels in life management by blending generative AI with intent-based assistance.
Korean tech giants SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics are advancing 5G connectivity with AI-enhanced solutions. By deploying Samsung’s AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, SK Telecom optimizes 5G base station settings, leading to improved network quality.
The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea has made strides in examining alleged collusion among top telecom companies like SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, potentially leading to massive fines.
