SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) approves 830 Won Q1 2026 cash dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SK Telecom has approved a quarterly cash dividend for the first quarter of 2026. The board set a record date of May 31, 2026, meaning shareholders on that date will be entitled to receive the dividend.

The dividend is 830 Won per share for common stock, with a stated market dividend rate of 0.8%. The total cash outlay for this dividend is 176,790,743,680 Won, and the company plans to pay it on June 18, 2026.

The decision was made by the board of directors on April 27, 2026, with five outside directors recorded as present. No dividend is listed for preferred stock in this resolution.

Insights

Equity income analyst

SK Telecom confirms a routine Q1 2026 cash dividend for common shareholders.

SK Telecom’s board approved a quarterly dividend of 830 Won per common share for Q1 2026, with a market dividend rate of 0.8%. The total dividend payout will be 176,790,743,680 Won, reflecting a meaningful cash return to equity holders.

The record date is set for May 31, 2026, and payment is scheduled for June 18, 2026. This timing defines which shareholders qualify and when cash will be received. The filing describes this as a quarterly dividend, suggesting it fits into the company’s existing capital return approach rather than signaling a structural shift.

Key Figures

Dividend per common share: 830 Won per share Market dividend rate: 0.8% Total dividend payment: 176,790,743,680 Won +4 more

7 metrics

Dividend per common share 830 Won per share Quarterly dividend for first quarter of 2026

Market dividend rate 0.8% Rate for common stock dividend

Total dividend payment 176,790,743,680 Won Aggregate cash outlay for Q1 2026 dividend

Record date May 31, 2026 Date determining eligible dividend shareholders

Dividend payment date June 18, 2026 Scheduled payment date for Q1 2026 dividend

Board resolution date April 27, 2026 Date board approved Q1 2026 dividend

Outside directors present 5 directors Attendance at dividend approval meeting

Key Terms

quarterly dividend, market dividend rate, record date, dividend payment date, +1 more

5 terms

quarterly dividend financial

"1. Dividend category | | Quarterly dividend"

A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.

market dividend rate financial

"3. Market dividend rate (%) | | Common Stock | | 0.8"

record date financial

"resolved to designate May 31, 2026 as the record date"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

dividend payment date financial

"6. Dividend payment date | | June 18, 2026"

Articles of Incorporation regulatory

"pursuant to Article 54-3 of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation"

A formal legal document filed with a government authority that creates a corporation and sets its basic rules — for example the company name, business purpose, how many ownership shares can exist, and who can receive legal notices. It matters to investors because it defines ownership structure, voting rights, and limits on liability, shaping who controls the company and how future shares or dividends can affect an investor’s stake; think of it as the company’s birth certificate and rulebook.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026

Commission File Number: 333-04906

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

65, Euljiro, Jung-gu

Seoul 04539, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

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 ☐

Resolution on Cash Dividend

On April 27, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) of SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) resolved to designate May 31, 2026 as the record date for the Company’s quarterly cash dividends for the first quarter of 2026 pursuant to Article 54-3 of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation.

1. Dividend category				Quarterly dividend
2. Dividend amount per share (Won)		Common Stock		830
		Preferred Stock		—
3. Market dividend rate (%)		Common Stock		0.8
		Preferred Stock		—
4. Total amount of dividend payment (Won)				176,790,743,680
5. Record date				May 31, 2026
6. Dividend payment date				June 18, 2026
7. Date of the general meeting of shareholders				—
8. Date of the resolution by the Board of Directors				April 27, 2026
Attendance of outside directors		Present		5
		Absent		—

9. Other matters relating to an investment decision

• Regarding Item 4 above, the total amount of dividend payment has been calculated based on the number of shares entitled to dividends as of the date of the resolution by the Board of Directors, and the actual dividend payment amount is subject to adjustment based on the actual number of outstanding shares as of the record date.

• Regarding Item 6 above, the dividend payment date was determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with Article 165-12, Paragraph 3 of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.

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.

SK TELECOM CO., LTD.

(Registrant)

By: /s/ Taehee Kim

(Signature)

Name: Taehee Kim

Title:  Vice President

Date: April 27, 2026

FAQ

What cash dividend did SK Telecom (SKM) declare for Q1 2026?

SK Telecom declared a quarterly cash dividend of 830 Won per common share for the first quarter of 2026. This dividend corresponds to a stated 0.8% market dividend rate and results in a total payout of 176,790,743,680 Won to common shareholders.

What is the record date for SK Telecom (SKM) Q1 2026 dividend?

The record date for SK Telecom’s Q1 2026 dividend is May 31, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s register on that date will be entitled to receive the quarterly cash dividend of 830 Won per common share declared by the board.

When will SK Telecom (SKM) pay its Q1 2026 cash dividend?

SK Telecom plans to pay the Q1 2026 cash dividend on June 18, 2026. Eligible shareholders, determined by the record date of May 31, 2026, will receive a payment of 830 Won per common share on this scheduled dividend payment date.

How large is SK Telecom’s total Q1 2026 dividend payment?

The total Q1 2026 dividend payment approved by SK Telecom’s board is 176,790,743,680 Won. This aggregate amount reflects the quarterly dividend of 830 Won per common share applied to all eligible common shares as of the designated record date for this dividend.

Does SK Telecom’s Q1 2026 dividend apply to preferred stock?

The Q1 2026 dividend resolution specifies a 830 Won per share dividend for common stock and lists no amount for preferred stock. In the table, the preferred stock dividend and market dividend rate entries are shown as dashes, indicating no dividend set there.

Who approved SK Telecom’s Q1 2026 dividend and when?

SK Telecom’s board of directors approved the Q1 2026 dividend on April 27, 2026. The resolution notes that five outside directors were present at the meeting. The board also designated May 31, 2026 as the record date for determining eligible dividend shareholders.