Signing of MOU for Joint Overseas Expansion with T Kids Phone Developer

The T Kids Phone, a blockbuster product that sold 320,000 units domestically, is set to embark on a full-scale overseas challenge.

SK Telecom (CEO and President Jang Dong-hyun) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 28th with small and medium-sized enterprises Infomark and S-Mobile to jointly promote the overseas expansion of the children's dedicated device 'T Kids Phone'.

Through this agreement, SK Telecom plans to take the lead in the global expansion of T Kids Phone by leveraging its network with overseas telecommunications operators, and also plans to make investments in terminal development and platform server construction.

Infomark is a specialist in wearable devices that has released fintech wearable terminals in addition to the T Kids Phone, while S-Mobile is a software solution specialist that developed the platform and apps for the T Kids Phone. Both companies have agreed to actively engage in country-specific device development and joint marketing with SK Telecom.


Based on the success of the T Kids Phone in Korea, the three companies agreed on the potential for success in the global market and have been conducting overseas kids phone market research and business feasibility studies. Based on this, we plan to build a solution optimized for the local market by pursuing the development of global terminals, firmware, and platform servers.

The three companies plan to first target Malaysia, Turkey, and France, where the market potential of kids' phones has been confirmed, and pursue negotiations with major telecommunications companies.

Kim Seong-han, Head of Device Planning at SK Telecom, stated, “For the overseas expansion of kids’ phones, comprehensive development work across devices, servers, and apps is required at the level of developing a new device,” adding, “We plan to create a global success story through mutual growth by pursuing cooperation in a wide range of fields, including sales and ICT infrastructure.”

Choi Hyuk, CEO of Infomark, stated, “Infomark is recognized for its competitiveness in manufacturing kids’ phone handsets,” adding, “We plan to further strengthen our global kids’ phone business through this collaboration with SK Telecom.”

S-Mobile CEO Kim Jeong-il stated, “If we cooperate closely based on the competitiveness of the three companies, global business is fully possible,” adding, “We will actively cooperate in various aspects to generate tangible results.”