
South Korea Selects Telcos for Government-Backed Free Nationwide AI Chatbots
SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT have been chosen to develop and deploy public AI agents that will offer unlimited access to general-purpose chatbots for everyday tasks.
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SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT have been chosen to develop and deploy public AI agents that will offer unlimited access to general-purpose chatbots for everyday tasks.

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT released detailed scoring for its national AI foundation model initiative, with SK Telecom ranking first following a public request for transparency.
SK Telecom and HWAL Inc. have both released their financial results for the second quarter. The reports detail the companies' performance during this period.
Investment firm Sixth Street Partners, South Korea’s SK Telecom Co., and GIC are reportedly among the bidders for a significant stake in Southeast Asia’s Bridge Data Centres.

SK Telecom announced plans to build a nationwide network of artificial intelligence data centers in Korea, starting in Ulsan, aiming for 15 GW capacity by 2035 to meet growing AI computing demand.

SK Telecom, Japan's NTT, and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom are partnering to establish a $500 million artificial intelligence investment fund. The fund will focus on startups in data centers, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and AI services.
SK Telecom and South Korea's defense ministry have teamed up to develop an artificial intelligence model specifically for military applications.

SK Telecom is collaborating with Arm and Korean AI chip startup Rebellion to develop AI data center infrastructure, as the industry shifts its focus from model training to inference.
SK Telecom's Adot and Naver's Papago have been recognized among the top 50 most frequently used generative AI applications globally. This highlights the growing influence of South Korean technology in the AI sector.
SK Telecom, Supermicro, and Schneider Electric have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the global rollout of AI Data Centers (AIDC).

The South Korean government has selected SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT to develop and deploy services under its 'AI for All' initiative. The three technology firms will collaborate on expanding artificial intelligence accessibility across public and commercial sectors.

South Korea's SK Telecom announced plans to establish a new company called SK Horizon focused on building and operating AI data centers, as part of its expansion into cloud and AI infrastructure.

SK Telecom announced a 67.3 percent increase in its second-quarter operating profit, reaching 566 billion won ($397 million), primarily due to strong growth in its data center business.
SK Telecom has announced ambitious plans to develop 15 gigawatts (GW) of AI data center capacity, signaling a major investment in AI infrastructure.

SK Telecom announced it will invest 738.4 billion won ($477 million) in a US-based investment vehicle established by SK hynix, supporting the chipmaker’s artificial intelligence initiatives.

Pokemon Korea is facing criticism after revising its 'Pokemon Run with SK Telecom' online challenge notice to exclude foreign nationals from participation, leading to accusations of discrimination.
Several companies, including Root, Adient, TaskUs, and Maximus, have released their earnings call transcripts or summaries for the first or second quarter of 2026. These reports provide financial updates and insights into their recent performance.
SK Telecom has been identified as the top-performing foreign communication services stock year-to-date. The company's strong market performance is highlighted in a recent financial report.

SK Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to expand cooperation on artificial intelligence-powered mobile network technologies, focusing on joint research and testing for the 6G era.

SK Telecom CEO Jung Jai-hun announced a multitrillion-won investment, equivalent to billions of US dollars, for an AI-centered overhaul at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, emphasizing AI as a critical juncture for companies.

The South Korean science ministry has chosen three industry-led teams, including SK Telecom, KT, and Kakao, to develop a nationwide artificial intelligence platform under the "AI for all" program.

LG, SK Telecom, KT, and Upstage have advanced to the next stage in South Korea's government-led sovereign AI project, while one startup was eliminated from the high-stakes contest.

Krafton released its new audio foundation model, A.X K2 Raon-Speech, on the global AI platform Hugging Face. The model aims to create lifelike game characters and is part of SK Telecom’s consortium for an independent AI foundation model project.

SK Telecom announced an agreement with Japan’s SoftBank and the Center for Social Value Enhancement Studies (CSES) to develop a common framework for measuring the social value created by artificial intelligence and ICT services.
An analysis questions whether SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) is currently a good stock to buy.

Nvidia is deepening its partnerships in South Korea, signing a multi-year memory chip deal with SK Hynix and collaborating with LG and Hyundai on AI-powered robotics. These moves aim to advance the AI boom and strengthen Nvidia's presence in the region.

Leading South Korean telecom operators LG U+, KT, and SK Telecom are withdrawing from stand-alone streaming services due to rising operational costs and intense market competition.

SK Telecom CEO Jung Jai-hun announced the company's goal to regain a 40 percent market share by year-end, following a decline caused by a hacking incident last year. The company plans to achieve this through net subscriber growth and stronger shareholder engagement.
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