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AI & Enterprise
SKT steps up co-growth with startups, CEO Jung Jae-heon holds on-site talks
SK Telecom plans to expand co-growth cooperation with startups by combining AI technology and business capabilities. CEO Jung Jae-heon met eight startup chief executives on Sept. 16 at SKT Tower in central Seoul to discuss difficulties encountered while pushing projects and ways to strengthen cooperation. SKT employees involved in joint projects also attended and shared collaboration cases and experience. Drone AI startup SierraBase is working with SKT to automate telecom tower safety inspections.
AI & Enterprise
SKT\'s Jung says it must become \'AI infrastructure architect\', not just a telecoms carrier
Jung Jaeheon (정재헌), CEO of SK Telecom, said the company\'s full-stack AI strategy drew strong attention in global markets at MWC 26 in Barcelona. Writing for SKT Newsroom, he compared the event to the construction site of Barcelona\'s Sagrada Familia basilica. He said telecoms carriers should move beyond being simple data pipes and become AI infrastructure architects, designing and operating infrastructure, while pursuing change focused on customers.
Telecommunications & Media
MWC26: SKT CEO Jung Jae-heon tests Galaxy S26, jokes film makers are done
SK Telecom CEO Jung Jae-heon expressed surprise at Samsung Electronics’ device technology after trying the Galaxy S26. Samsung President Roh Tae-moon voiced confidence in the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display and promised continued cooperation. At MWC26 in Barcelona, Jung toured Samsung’s booth with Roh and tested Galaxy AI features, including Buds4, Galaxy XR and Galaxy Watch functions. Jung also visited Xiaomi and viewed smart home and vehicle demos.
