Summary
KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in Korea and internationally. The company offers fixed-line telephone services, including local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and voice over Internet protocol telephone services, as well as interconnection services; broadband Internet access service and other Internet-related services; and data communication services, such as fixed-line and leased line services, as well as broadband Internet connection services. It also provides media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and digital comics and novels services; and credit card processing and other financial services. In addition, the company offers information technology and network services, and satellite services; sells handsets and miscellaneous telecommunications equipment; develops and sells residential units and commercial real estate; and rents real estate properties. Further, it maintains public telephones; offers security, B2C and B2B, investment fund, software development and data processing, value added network, system integration and maintenance, mobile marketing, PCS distribution, satellite broadcasting, cloud system implementation, network installation and management, and data center development and related services. Additionally, the company is involved in the Internet banking ASP and security solutions, residential building development and supply, sports group management, technology business finance, software development and supply, submarine cable construction and maintenance, and trunk radio systems businesses. As of December 31, 2020, the company served approximately 22.3 million mobile subscribers and 8.8 million IPTV subscribers. The company was formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp. and changed its name to KT Corporation in March 2002. KT Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.
History
Founded in 1981 as Korea Telecom, KT Corporation has evolved and grown over the years, offering innovative solutions and groundbreaking services in the telecommunications industry. From the launch of Korea's first mobile phone and pager service in 1985 to the development of a 4G LTE network in 2011 and the introduction of 5G in 2018, KT has stayed at the forefront of technological advancements.
Mission
KT Corporation's mission is to create a better future for all by providing solutions that empower customers, enhance communities, and enable growth.
Vision
KT Corporation's vision is to be the leader in the telecommunications industry, providing services that offer customers superior value, security, and convenience.
Key Team
Soo-Jung Shin (Sr. Exec. VP of Enterprise Bus. Group)
Kyung-Lim Yun (Pres & Head of Group Transformation Group)
Mr. Young Jin Kim (Exec. VP of Fin. Management Office & CFO)
Seung-Hoon Chi (Sr. VP & Investor Relations Officer)
Sang-Don Ahn (Sr. Exec. VP of Legal Affairs Office)
Yul-Mo Yang (Exec. VP of PR Office)
Young-Jin Lee (Sr. VP of Group HR Office)
Recognition and Awards
Over the years, KT Corporation has earned numerous awards in recognition of the company's excellence in various areas. These awards include the 'Consumer Grand Prize' from the Korea Consumer Agency for its excellent customer service, 'Best 5G Provider' from Mobile World Live and Machina Research, and 'Korea's Most Innovative Company' award from Forbes.
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