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KT Corporation (KT) updates on 2026 trust-based share repurchase program

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KT Corporation reports progress on its share repurchase program conducted through a trust agreement with NH Investment & Securities. From April 1 through June 8, 2026, the trust acquired a total of 1,871,295 common shares at an average price of KRW 59,153 per share, for an aggregate KRW 110,213,701,500.

As of June 10, 2026, KT’s treasury holdings comprise 10,818,582 common shares held directly and 1,871,295 shares acquired via the trust, totaling 12,689,877 shares, or 5.04% of the 252,021,685 issued shares. The largest shareholders, Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Mobis, together continue to hold 20,345,700 common shares, unchanged by the repurchases. The trust contract has a capacity of KRW 250,000 million, of which 44.1% has been used.

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KT is executing a moderate-sized buyback through a pre-arranged trust.

KT Corporation is repurchasing shares via a trust agreement with NH Investment & Securities, which allows systematic acquisitions in the market. By June 8, 2026, the trust had bought 1,871,295 common shares for KRW 110,213,701,500 under a KRW 250,000 million mandate.

The repurchased shares increase total treasury holdings to 5.04% of issued shares, while the combined stake of Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Mobis remains unchanged at 20,345,700 shares. The filing shows 44.1% of the trust’s contract amount utilized, leaving capacity for further repurchases within the contract period.

Shares repurchased via trust 1,871,295 shares Acquired through trust from April 1 to June 8, 2026
Average repurchase price KRW 59,153 per share Average purchase price for shares acquired via trust
Repurchase spending KRW 110,213,701,500 Aggregate value of shares acquired via trust
Treasury shares total 12,689,877 shares Treasury holdings as of June 10, 2026
Treasury share ratio 5.04% Treasury shares as a proportion of 252,021,685 issued shares
Trust contract amount KRW 250,000 million Share repurchase trust capacity with NH Investment & Securities
Utilization of contract 44.1% Ratio of acquisition to trust contract amount as of June 10, 2026
Issued shares total 252,021,685 shares Total number of issued shares used for ratio calculations
treasury shares financial
"The above ratio represents the proportion of treasury shares relative to the total number of issued shares"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
trust agreement financial
"KT Corp (the “Company”)’s contract for share repurchase trust ... Date of Trust Agreement: March 10, 2026"
A trust agreement is the written contract that creates a trust and spells out who will manage specified assets, who benefits, and the rules for how those assets are handled and distributed. For investors it matters because the agreement determines control, timing of payments, protection of assets, and who is responsible if something goes wrong—much like a detailed recipe and set of house rules that guide how money or property is used and safeguarded.
share repurchase agreement financial
"Other matters relating to protection of investors A. Share repurchase agreement"
A share repurchase agreement is a contract where a company agrees to buy back its own shares from existing holders under specified terms, such as price and timing. For investors this matters because buying back shares reduces the number of shares available, which can increase earnings per share and raise the value of remaining shares, but it also uses the company’s cash—similar to a store buying back products to shrink supply and potentially lift prices.
largest shareholder financial
"Changes in shares held by the largest shareholder before and after share repurchase"
Ratio of acquisition to trust contract amount financial
"Ratio of Acquisition under the share acquisition agreement (As of June 10, 2026)"
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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 June 2026
Commission File Number 1-14926
______________________
KT Corporation
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
______________________
90, Buljeong-ro,
Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,
Gyeonggi-do,
Korea
(Address of principal executive offices)
______________________
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 ☐



Report on Acquisition of Treasury Shares by Trust Agreement


1. KT Corp (the “Company”)’s contract for share repurchase trust

A. Date of disclosure with regards to contract for share repurchase trust: February 10, 2026
B. Trust agreement company: NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD
C. Date of Trust Agreement: March 10, 2026

2. Acquisition of shares issued by the Company through the trust agreement

DateType of ShareNumber of SharesPrice paid Per share (KRW)Aggregate value (KRW)
AcquiredDisposed
April 1, 2026Common Share40,000— 61,2572,450,284,100
April 2, 2026Common Share40,000— 60,6062,424,233,050
April 3, 2026Common Share40,000— 59,9612,398,441,500
April 6, 2026Common Share40,000— 60,2082,408,303,600
April 7, 2026Common Share40,000— 59,5512,382,031,300
April 8, 2026Common Share40,000— 61,9192,476,748,400
April 9, 2026Common Share40,000— 62,7012,508,028,150
April 10, 2026Common Share40,000— 62,4652,498,610,550
April 13, 2026Common Share40,000— 62,7602,510,407,150
April 14, 2026Common Share40,000— 64,5672,582,660,450
April 15, 2026Common Share40,000— 64,7182,588,730,700
April 16, 2026Common Share40,000— 63,9862,559,456,700
April 17, 2026Common Share40,000— 64,1812,567,221,000
April 20, 2026Common Share40,000— 63,6242,544,947,550
April 21, 2026Common Share40,000— 62,8442,513,770,750
April 22, 2026Common Share40,000— 61,8902,475,583,150
April 23, 2026Common Share31,295— 61,6511,929,353,300
April 24, 2026Common Share40,000— 61,8742,474,943,100


April 27, 2026Common Share40,000— 61,5252,461,018,400
April 28, 2026Common Share40,000— 61,0692,442,779,200
April 29, 2026Common Share40,000— 60,6592,426,354,900
April 30, 2026Common Share40,000— 60,6762,427,023,450
May 4, 2026Common Share40,000— 60,5422,421,698,400
May 6, 2026Common Share40,000— 59,4352,377,413,500
May 7, 2026Common Share40,000— 58,9542,358,157,950
May 8, 2026Common Share40,000— 59,2572,370,269,400
May 11, 2026Common Share40,000— 58,8102,352,392,500
May 12, 2026Common Share40,000— 58,8292,353,151,550
May 13, 2026Common Share40,000— 59,5642,382,543,200
May 14, 2026Common Share40,000— 58,6992,347,964,800
May 15, 2026Common Share40,000— 58,9732,358,902,800
May 18, 2026Common Share40,000— 56,9822,279,280,700
May 19, 2026Common Share40,000— 56,6082,264,325,600
May 20, 2026Common Share40,000— 56,0722,242,870,000
May 21, 2026Common Share40,000— 55,8542,234,175,200
May 22, 2026Common Share40,000— 56,1352,245,382,650
May 26, 2026Common Share40,000— 54,9852,199,409,400
May 27, 2026Common Share50,000— 53,0742,653,705,700
May 28, 2026Common Share50,000— 52,1202,605,975,400
May 29, 2026Common Share50,000— 53,4602,673,015,700
June 1, 2026Common Share50,000— 53,7182,685,877,100
June 2, 2026Common Share50,000— 54,0042,700,216,300
June 4, 2026Common Share50,000— 54,6732,733,641,400
June 5, 2026Common Share50,000— 53,7522,687,616,600


June 8, 2026Common Share50,000— 52,6962,634,785,200
TotalCommon Share1,871,295— 59,153110,213,701,500
–The above dates are based on transaction (trade) dates, and the price per share represents the average purchase price.

3. The Company’s share ownership after acquiring issued shares through trust contract (As of June 10, 2026)

Treasury shares held by the CompanyShare acquired by trust contractTotal
Type of ShareNumberRatioNumberRatioNumberRatio
Common Shares10,818,5824.29%　1,871,2950.74%12,689,8775.04%
Total10,818,5824.29%　1,871,2950.74%12,689,8775.04%
–The above ratio represents the proportion of treasury shares relative to the total number of issued shares (252,021,685 shares).
–The number of shares under "Share acquired by trust contract" reflects the status of treasury shares for which settlement has been completed as of the filing date of this report.

4. Changes in shares held by the largest shareholder before and after share repurchase (As of June 10, 2026)

NameType of sharePrior to trust agreementAs of June 10, 2026
Hyundai Motor CompanyCommon Shares12,251,23412,251,234
Hyundai MobisCommon Shares8,094,4668,094,466
TotalCommon Shares20,345,70020,345,700
　Other Shares--
　Total20,345,70020,345,700

5. Other matters relating to protection of investors

A. Share repurchase agreement

(Unit : KRW million)
Date of contractContract periodContract companyContract amountNotes
March 10, 2026From March 10, 2026 to September 9, 2026NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD250,000Subject of the report

B. Ratio of Acquisition under the share acquisition agreement (As of June 10, 2026)

Type of share　Number of shares acquired　Aggregate value
(KRW)		　Ratio of acquisition
to trust contract amount		　Contract company
Common Shares1,871,295110,213,701,50044.1%NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD


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: June 10, 2026
KT Corporation
By:/s/ Sun Wook Kim
Name: Sun Wook Kim
Title: IRO
By:/s/ Sanghyun Cho
Name: Sanghyun Cho
Title: IR Team Leader

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What share buyback activity did KT (KT) report in this 6-K?

KT reported that a trust with NH Investment & Securities acquired 1,871,295 common shares between April 1 and June 8, 2026. The average purchase price was KRW 59,153 per share, with total spending of KRW 110,213,701,500 under the share repurchase mandate.

How many treasury shares does KT (KT) hold after the repurchases?

After the repurchases, KT holds 10,818,582 common shares directly and 1,871,295 via the trust. This totals 12,689,877 treasury shares, representing 5.04% of the 252,021,685 issued shares as of June 10, 2026, according to the filing’s ownership table.

What is the size of KT’s 2026 share repurchase trust contract?

The share repurchase trust contract with NH Investment & Securities has a contract amount of KRW 250,000 million. As of June 10, 2026, the filing states that purchases of 1,871,295 shares for KRW 110,213,701,500 represent 44.1% of this contract amount utilized.

Did KT’s largest shareholders change their holdings after the buyback?

The filing shows no change for KT’s largest shareholders as of June 10, 2026. Hyundai Motor Company still holds 12,251,234 common shares and Hyundai Mobis holds 8,094,466, totaling 20,345,700 shares both before the trust agreement and after the repurchases.

What period does the KT (KT) share repurchase trust cover?

The share repurchase trust contract was signed on March 10, 2026, and runs from March 10, 2026 to September 9, 2026. Within this period, NH Investment & Securities executes market purchases of KT common shares under the specified contract amount and conditions.

What proportion of KT’s issued shares are treasury shares after the program?

Treasury shares represent 5.04% of KT’s issued shares after the reported buybacks. The filing notes 12,689,877 treasury common shares versus a total of 252,021,685 issued shares, combining shares held directly by KT and those acquired through the trust contract.