[6-K] KT CORP Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KT Corporation approved a trust contract to buy back its own shares as part of its KT Corporate Value-Up Plan. The contract authorizes up to KRW 250,000,000,000 of treasury share purchases between March 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 through NH Investment & Securities.

Before this decision, KT held 10,925,239 treasury shares, equal to 4.34% of its total shares. Based on a reference share price of KRW 59,300, the expected number of shares to be acquired is 4,215,851, though this may change with future price movements. KT plans to cancel all shares purchased under this trust after it ends, with earlier cancellation possible if Korea’s 49% foreign ownership limit in telecom is reached.

Positive

• KRW 250B share buyback with cancellation: KT plans to repurchase up to KRW 250,000,000,000 of shares via a trust and cancel all acquired shares, which reduces the share count and can enhance per-share financial metrics under its Corporate Value-Up Plan.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity Capital Allocation Analyst

KRW 250B buyback with full cancellation boosts per-share metrics.

KT Corporation has authorized a trust-based repurchase of up to KRW 250,000,000,000 in shares from March 10, 2026 to September 9, 2026. The mandate is tied to its KT Corporate Value-Up Plan, signaling a deliberate capital return strategy.

The expected acquisition of about 4.2 million shares is calculated using a reference price of KRW 59,300, but the actual quantity will vary with market prices. All shares bought under this contract are slated for cancellation after the trust ends, which directly reduces the share count.

The company notes that, if the statutory 49% foreign ownership cap in telecom is fully used at that time, shares acquired under this resolution will be canceled at the earliest possible time. Future disclosures around execution progress and any subsequent buyback tranches within the Value-Up Plan will further clarify the longer-term impact.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 2026

Commission File Number 1-14926

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KT Corporation

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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90, Buljeong-ro,

Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,

Gyeonggi-do,

Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

Decision to Enter into a Trust Contract to Acquire Treasury Shares

1. Contract amount(KRW)						250,000,000,000
2. Contract period						March 10, 2026 ~ September 9, 2026
3. Purpose of contract						Implementation of ' KT Corporate Value-Up Plan” (Share buyback and cancellation of all shares acquired)
4. Trust contract agent						NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD
5. Scheduled contract date						March 10, 2026
6. Number of treasury shares before contract						10,925,239 (4.34% of total shares)
7. Date of resolution by the BoD						February 10, 2026
-Attendance of outside directors			Present (No.)			7
			Absent (No.)			0
8. Entrusted Investment Broker						NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD
9. Expected number of shares to be acquired						4,215,851
10. Price of Shares to be Acquired (KRW)						59,300
11. Expected Holding Period After Acquisition						Acquired treasury shares will be canceled after the termination of the trust contract
12. Additional Details Relevant to Investment Consideration
–In accordance with the 'KT Corporate Value-Up Plan', the company plans to purchase treasury shares worth 250 billion KRW and cancel all acquired shares to enhance corporate value. Please refer to the 'Corporate Value-Up Plan' disclosed on November 11, 2025, for more details. –The 'Contract amount (KRW)' mentioned above is based on the amount resolved by the Board of Directors on this day. –Item 9 above is calculated based on Item 1 and Item 10, and is subject to change depending on future share price fluctuations. –Item 10 above is based on the closing price of the day before the board resolution(February 9, 2026: 59,300 KRW) and is subject to change depending on future share price fluctuations. –Regarding Item 11, the shares are expected to be canceled after the termination of the trust contract. However, if the foreign ownership limit (49%) under Article 8 of the Telecommunications Business Act is exhausted at that time, the shares acquired through this board resolution will be canceled at the earliest possible time.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			Dated: February 10, 2026
			KT Corporation
			By:			/s/ Jaegil Choi
			Name: Jaegil Choi
			Title: IRO
			By:			/s/ Okdong Yoo
			Name: Okdong Yoo
			Title: IR Team Leader