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- **Q3 Growth Despite Crisis**: 7.1% revenue growth, 16% net profit rise amid data breach.
- **AI/Cloud Expansion**: 20%+ cloud growth, new AI models launched with global partners.
- **Shareholder Returns**: 20%+ dividend payout, KRW 250 billion buyback completed.
- **Risk Management**: KRW 1 trillion cybersecurity investment to prevent future incidents.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- KT issued a public apology for unauthorized micro payments and personal data breaches, announcing free SIM card replacements for all customers and plans to implement technical safeguards.
- Launched a 5-year, KRW 1 trillion investment plan for cybersecurity, with annual spending of ~KRW 120-130 billion historically.
- Initiated CEO nomination process via independent director committee, with final appointment expected at 2026 shareholder meeting.
- Maintained 20%+ dividend payout (KRW 600/share) and completed KRW 250 billion share buyback in Q3.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue**: KRW 7.1267 trillion (+7.1% YoY), driven by telecom (+4%), cloud (+20.3%), and real estate (+23.9%).
- **Profitability**: Operating profit KRW 538.2 billion (+16% YoY), net income KRW 445.3 billion (+16.2% YoY).
- **AI Expansion**: Launched Mi:dm2.0, SOTA K (w/Microsoft), and Llama K (w/Meta), with KT Innovation Hub opening for AI/AX partnerships.
- **Balance Sheet**: Debt-to-equity 123.3%, net debt 34.5% (up 4.2ppts YoY). CapEx KRW 1.96 trillion through Q3.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Q4 Outlook**: Conservative due to incident-related costs, but full-year growth expected via core business momentum.
- **Dividends**: 2025 payout maintained; 2026 decision will balance market confidence and financial flexibility.
- **Security Costs**: Q4 will include SIM replacement, data discounts, and potential government fines.
- **CEO Transition**: Value enhancement plan (asset sales, buybacks) will continue regardless of leadership change.

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