“We have been concretizing the AI pyramid strategy for the past three years, and now it is time to think about how to make money with AI. We will strengthen the competitiveness of AI new growth business areas including AI DC (data center), and in the long term, we will complete the AI transformation of existing telecommunications companies (Telco) BM.”

SKT CEO Yoo Young-sang held a town hall meeting on the morning of the 25th and shared with members the AI business strategy and the plan to strengthen core competitiveness (OI). He expressed his ambition to create a global AI company where the growth and happiness of the company and its members are in a virtuous cycle.

CEO Yoo emphasized, “In order not to miss the golden time for AI, we must rapidly strengthen the company’s physical strength and capabilities,” and “We need to strengthen our fundamental competitiveness (OI).” He also urged, “Let’s create a strong and flexible corporate culture and leap forward as a global AI company where all members grow and are happy together.”

SKT's AI strategy is to strengthen business models in new growth business areas such as △AI DC △AI B2B △AI B2C, and complete the AI transformation of the telecommunications business (Telco BM) in the long term.

SKT recently invested $200 million in AI in Smart Global Holdings (SGH), and is building AI infrastructure including AI computing, software, and immersion cooling. We are also expanding our collaboration with the Global Telco AI Alliance.

In the B2B sector, we will strengthen synergy within the SK Group, including AICC, Energy Solutions, and Vision AI. In particular, we will expand A.’s functions to include MNO, media, communications, and mobility.

CEO Yoo emphasized 'OI (Strengthening Core Competitiveness)'. He presented three key tasks: △ Concentrating the business portfolio centered on communications and AI, △ Simultaneously strengthening communications and AI competitiveness, and △ Creating a flexible and strong corporate culture.

SKT will review its existing business and investments and select and focus on a business portfolio centered on communications and AI. It will change the paradigm of its core communications business, including customer-strengthening marketing strategies and enhancing customer-perceived service quality.

CEO Yoo continued, “Pushing forward AI and OI simultaneously means realizing both a ‘global AI company’ and a ‘world-class telecommunications company.’ To this end, a solid yet flexible corporate culture that pursues the SUPEX goal based on the spirit of SKMS (SK Management System) is important.”

Lastly, he said, “Let’s work together to make a leap forward as a global AI company where the happiness of our members goes hand in hand with the growth of the company.”