SK Telecom has set up a dedicated organisation reporting directly to its chief executive to support an AI data centre construction project that is part of the government’s “three mega projects”. The company created an “AI DC Integrated Promotion Taskforce” and appointed Jeong Seok-geun as head. The taskforce includes business development and engineering teams. SKT oversees SK Group’s 15 gigawatt AI data centre plan, aiming for phased openings from 2029 and expansion to 15 gigawatts by 2035.

South Korea\'s three mobile carriers reported mixed first-quarter results. LG Uplus improved performance on balanced growth across businesses, including AI data centres. SK Telecom showed a clearer recovery from the previous quarter, citing improved AI profitability and a rebound in its wireless business after a SIM hacking incident. KT\'s profitability weakened despite expanding AX, as a one-off property-sale base effect and customer compensation costs weighed.