KT set out a new vision to move beyond its role as a key national telecommunications operator and become an \"AI transition (AX) platform company.\" It plans to expand AI data centres and pursue new businesses such as a token factory and stablecoins. KT will invest about 12 trillion won over three years in information security, IT and networks, and about 5 trillion won to add 1GW of AIDC capacity. It will also invest 1 trillion won to expand undersea cable capacity.

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has filed multiple trademark applications in South Korea, including for its corporate brand and gold-linked stablecoin Tether Gold (XAUT). The move comes as discussions advance on tightening stablecoin rules, including possible requirements for foreign issuers to set up local branches. Rival Circle has also stepped up outreach in Korea and expanded platform partnerships. The domestic market is seen as large, though the regulatory framework is still unsettled.