Telecommunications & Media
SKT refuses Korea consumer agency\'s 2.3 trillion won compensation plan
SK Telecom has declined to accept a mediation proposal by the Korea Consumer Agency\'s Consumer Dispute Mediation Commission over a personal data leak. Industry sources said the company notified the agency of its refusal on Friday, ending the mediation and leaving applicants to pursue separate civil lawsuits. The commission had approved compensation for 58 applicants including a 50,000 won fee discount and 50,000 T Plus points. Total compensation was estimated at 2.3 trillion won.