SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT Selected for South Korea’s AI for All Project

The South Korean government has selected SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT to develop and deploy services under its 'AI for All' initiative. The three technology firms will collaborate on expanding artificial intelligence accessibility across public and commercial sectors.

28 Aug, 01:23 — 28 Aug, 01:30

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South Korea is actively expanding its domestic AI ecosystem to compete globally and reduce reliance on foreign technology. Public-private consortia like this aim to accelerate AI deployment across industries while fostering homegrown innovation.

Key entitiesSK Telecom Kakao KT South Korea Science Ministry

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South Korea's science ministry selected SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT for the initiative
The project operates under a government-led framework
The selection was officially announced on August 28, 2026

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SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT were chosen for the AI for All project

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The initiative is directed by South Korea's science ministry

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The announcement occurred on August 28, 2026

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SKT, KT, Kakao consortia selected for gov't-led AI service project

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry said Friday it has sel...

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SK Telecom, Kakao and KT chosen for AI for All project- reports

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First report: yonhap-english · 28 Aug, 01:23|Full coverage: 2 · 7m|Window: 7m

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SKT, KT, Kakao consortia selected for gov't-led AI service project

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SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT Selected for South Korea’s AI for All Project

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SKT, KT, Kakao consortia selected for gov't-led AI service project

SK Telecom, Kakao and KT chosen for AI for All project- reports

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SKT, KT, Kakao consortia selected for gov't-led AI service project

SK Telecom, Kakao and KT chosen for AI for All project- reports

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