KT (NYSE:KT) (NYSE:KT) is a South Korea–based telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive range of fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services. As the country’s largest integrated communications operator, KT provides high-speed fiber-optic internet access, IPTV and multimedia platforms, as well as LTE and 5G wireless services. The company also delivers enterprise solutions in cloud computing, data centers, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications to businesses across multiple sectors.
Established in 1981 as Korea Telecom, KT was privatized in the early 2000s and has since expanded its technology portfolio to include AI-driven network management, smart energy grids, and digital healthcare platforms. The firm operates a state-of-the-art global submarine cable network and maintains strategic partnerships with international carriers and technology vendors to support cross-border data transmission and roaming services.
Domestically, KT’s network infrastructure spans urban and rural areas, delivering fiber-to-the-home connectivity to millions of households and 5G coverage in major cities. Outside South Korea, KT leverages its ADR listing on the New York Stock Exchange to engage investors and collaborates with overseas partners in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific on cloud migration projects, smart city initiatives, and next-generation network deployments.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Hyun-mo Koo, KT continues to drive digital transformation through research in AI, robotics, and 6G, positioning itself to meet evolving consumer and enterprise demands. The company is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, and remains committed to innovation in connectivity, digital infrastructure, and service excellence.
