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ClarificationOct 14, 2026, 06:06 AM

SK Telecom Denies Specific Plans for 5GW Overseas AI Data Center Expansion

AI Summary

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. has issued a clarification regarding recent media reports about its potential overseas AI data center expansion. While the company previously disclosed a plan to build AI data centers with a target capacity of 15 gigawatts, it stated that there are no specific plans for "additional securing of 5 GW of capacity overseas" beyond what has already been publicly disclosed. This filing addresses rumors published by outlets including the Electronic Times.

Key Highlights

  • SK Telecom clarifies that there are no specific plans regarding the "additional securing of 5 GW of capacity overseas" as reported in media.
  • The company previously disclosed a plan to pursue a phased buildout of AI data centers with a mid- to long-term total capacity target of 15 gigawatts.