{"id":2063,"date":"2025-08-06T09:43:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T00:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sktelecom.com\/en\/?p=2063"},"modified":"2025-08-06T09:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T00:43:22","slug":"sk-telecom-announces-2q-2025-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sktelecom.com\/en\/2063","title":{"rendered":"SK Telecom Announces 2Q 2025 Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2022 SK Telecom announces consolidated revenue of KRW 4.3388 trillion, operating income of KRW 338.3 billion, and net income of KRW 83.2 billion
\n\u2022 Artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) and AI transformation (AIX) businesses maintain double-digit growth, targeting annual sales of KRW 1 trillion in AIDC by 2030
\n\u2022 Launches \u2018Accountability and Commitment Program\u2019 focused on regaining customer trust through enhanced customer protection and information security<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2025 based on a Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (KIFRS) on a consolidated basis: revenue of KRW 4.3388 trillion, operating income of KRW 338.3 billion, and net income of KRW 83.2 billion.<\/p>\n

The decrease in operating income and net income, down 37.1% and 76.2% year-over-year (YoY), respectively, was attributed to one-time costs, including customer SIM card replacements and retail stores\u2019 loss compensation. On a non-consolidated basis, the company reported revenue of KRW 3.1351 trillion, with operating income of KRW 250.9 billion and net income of KRW 36.9 billion.<\/p>\n

AI business recorded a 13.9% growth, long-term growth to be powered by new AIDC<\/h2>\n

SK Telecom\u2019s artificial intelligence (AI) business grew 13.9% year-over-year (YoY), driving Q2 results. The AI data center (AIDC) business posted revenue of KRW 108.7 billion, up 13.3% from the same period last year, driven by improved utilization. The AI Transformation (AIX) business grew 15.3% to KRW 46.8 billion in revenue, bolstered by expanding B2B solutions sales.<\/p>\n

In June, SK Telecom announced a joint plan with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SK Group affiliates to build a data center in Ulsan, South Korea for a new AWS AI Zone. The Ulsan AIDC, set to begin operations in 2027, will leverage SK Groups\u2019 capabilities and serve as a key hub in the \u2018AI Infrastructure Superhighway,\u2019 SK Telecom\u2019s plan for establishing AI infrastructure to become an AI hub in Asia Pacific region.<\/p>\n

Once in operation, the Ulsan AIDC, in conjunction with the Guro DC in Seoul, will bring SK Telecom\u2019s total data center capacity to over 300 MW. SK Telecom expects to achieve an annual revenue of more than KRW 1 trillion from AIDC business by 2030.<\/p>\n

\u2018Accountability and Commitment Program\u2019 boosts customer data protection<\/h2>\n

In response to the recent cybersecurity incident, SK Telecom has launched the \u2018Accountability and Commitment Program,\u2019 which focuses on rebuilding customer trust through enhanced customer protection and information security measures.<\/p>\n

The program includes the \u2018Customer Assurance Package\u2019 to prevent customer damage, a KRW 700 billion investment over the next five years to enhance the information protection system, and the \u2018Customer Appreciation Package\u2019 to acknowledge and thank customers for loyalty.<\/p>\n

As part of the Customer Assurance Package, SK Telecom has completed the enrollment of all customers in the SIM card protection service and is offering free SIM card replacements.
\nAdditionally, the Fraud Detection System (FDS) has been upgraded to its highest level.<\/p>\n

In addition, SK Telecom is introducing a \u2018Cybersecurity Compensation Guarantee System\u2019 to support the compensation process for customer damage caused by SIM cloning. The company will also provide ZIMPERIUM, a top-tier global mobile device security solution, free of charge for all customers for one year.<\/p>\n

SK Telecom also unveiled its \u2018Information Protection Innovation Plan,\u2019 aiming to build a world class information security system based on Zero Trust, a comprehensive security model that continuously verifies all access and grants the least amount of access. SK Telecom plans to invest KRW 700 billion in information protection over the next five years.<\/p>\n

To express gratitude and rebuild customer trust, SK Telecom launched the Customer Appreciation Package, offering a range of benefits, including a 50% discount on the monthly bill for August 2025, an additional 50 GB of data every month until the end of the year, and enhance the discount benefits with various T Membership partners. This package is totaled at KRW 500 billion in value.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the company plans to enhance customer satisfaction by introducing a policy that reinstates customers\u2019 original benefits \u2014 including years of service and membership status \u2014 if they rejoin SK Telecom within six months. Those who do not rejoin within this period may apply for the restoration program on the T World website, with benefits restored if they rejoin within three years of application.<\/p>\n

SK Telecom emphasized rebuilding customer trust as its highest priority. The company is closely reflecting customer feedback as well as recommendations from both the Customer Trust Committee and the Information Security Innovation Committee. Based on this foundation, SK Telecom plans to not only reinforce its core telecommunication business but also steadily advance its monetization of AI.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are taking a hard look at the cybersecurity incident and are committed to rebuild our business thoroughly and transparently,\u201d said Kim Yang-seob, CFO of SK Telecom. \u201cWe ask for our customers\u2019 continued support and trust as we move forward with changes in rebuilding SK Telecom.\u201d<\/p>\n

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