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SKT regains much of trust after hacking by taking losses to protect customers

SK Telecom has regained much of its trust after last year’s hacking incident through large-scale security investment and customer-protection measures, an academic forum heard on Oct. 28. Shin Min-soo (신민수) of Hanyang University highlighted SKT’s halt to new sign-ups and waivers of cancellation penalties, saying the company prioritised existing customers despite revenue losses. He also cited a visiting SIM replacement service for vulnerable groups, while noting early confusion and shortages.