SK Telecom preliminary Q3 2026 profit reaches ₩412B

Year-to-date operating income was ₩1.6559 trillion, up 73.56% from the prior-year period.

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SK Telecom (SKM) reported preliminary consolidated third-quarter 2026 operating revenue of ₩4.4973 trillion and operating income of ₩552.3 billion. Revenue rose 13.05% year over year and operating income rose 1,040.28%; profit for the period was ₩411.8 billion, versus a loss of ₩166.7 billion a year earlier. Compared with the second quarter of 2026, revenue increased 3.17%, while operating income declined 2.43% and profit for the period declined 11.64%.

Year-to-date consolidated revenue was ₩13.2486 trillion, up 3.74% year over year; operating income was ₩1.6559 trillion, up 73.56%, and profit for the period was ₩1.1942 trillion, up 329.41%. The preliminary figures were prepared on consolidated and separate bases under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may be subject to change based on the external auditor’s audit.

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• Moderate pointQuarterly revenue rose 13.05% year over year.
• Moderate pointQuarterly operating income rose 1,040.28% year over year.
• Moderate pointQuarterly profit was ₩411.8 billion, versus a ₩166.7 billion loss.

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• Moderate pointQuarterly profit declined 11.64% from the second quarter.

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Consolidated operating revenue: ₩4.4973 trillion Year-over-year revenue change: 13.05% Consolidated operating income: ₩552.3 billion +3 more

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Consolidated operating revenue ₩4.4973 trillion Third quarter of 2026

Year-over-year revenue change 13.05% Consolidated, third quarter of 2026 versus third quarter of 2025

Consolidated operating income ₩552.3 billion Third quarter of 2026

Year-over-year operating income change 1,040.28% Consolidated, third quarter of 2026 versus third quarter of 2025

Consolidated profit for the period ₩411.8 billion Third quarter of 2026

Quarter-over-quarter profit for the period change -11.64% Consolidated, third quarter of 2026 versus second quarter of 2026

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consolidated basis, separate basis, International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea

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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 NOVEMBER 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  ☐

Preliminary Results of Operations

• The preliminary results shown below may differ from the final results.

1. Basis: Consolidated

Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)				Current Period (Third quarter(1) of 2026)				Previous Period (Second quarter(2) of 2026)				Changes (%)				Year to Year Comparison (Third quarter(1) of 2025)				Changes (%)
Operating Revenue		Quarterly Results			44,973				43,591				3.17				39,781				13.05
		Year-to-date (“YTD”)(3) Results			132,486				N.A	*			N.A	*			127,705				3.74
Operating Income		Quarterly Results			5,523				5,660				(2.43	)			484				1040.28
		YTD(3) Results			16,559				N.A	*			N.A	*			9,541				73.56
Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax		Quarterly Results			6,092				5,720				6.50				-1,639				N.A	*
		YTD(3) Results			16,467				N.A	*			N.A	*			5,844				181.77
Profit (Loss) for the Period		Quarterly Results			4,118				4,660				(11.64	)			-1,667				N.A	*
		YTD(3) Results			11,942				N.A	*			N.A	*			2,781				329.41
Attributable To: Controlling Interests		Quarterly Results			4,133				4,706				(12.18	)			-1,582				N.A	*
		YTD(3) Results			12,063				N.A	*			N.A	*			2,959				307.72

(1) Refers to the three-month period from July1 to September 30 of a given year.

(2) Refers to the three-month period from April 1 to June 30 of a given year.

(3) Refers to the nine-month period from January 1 to September 30 of a given year.

* Means “not applicable.”

2. Basis: Separate

Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)				Current Period (Third quarter(1) of 2026)				Previous Period (Second quarter(2) of 2026)				Changes (%)				Year to Year Comparison (Third quarter(1) of 2025)				Changes (%)
Operating Revenue		Quarterly Results			31,563				31,170				1.26				26,647				18.45
		YTD(3) Results			93,791				N.A	*			N.A	*			89,673				4.59
Operating Income (Loss)		Quarterly Results			4,135				4,277				(3.33	)			-522				N.A	*
		YTD(3) Results			12,508				N.A	*			N.A	*			6,811				83.64
Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax		Quarterly Results			4,062				4,019				1.06				(2,305	)			N.A	*
		YTD(3) Results			12,421				N.A	*			N.A	*			5,655				119.63
Profit (Loss) for the Period		Quarterly Results			2,989				3,106				(3.77	)			(2,066	)			N.A	*
		YTD(3) Results			9,422				N.A	*			N.A	*			3,048				209.08

(1) Refers to the three-month period from July 1 to September 30 of a given year.

(2) Refers to the three-month period from April 1 to June 30 of a given year.

(3) Refers to the nine-month period from January 1 to September 30 of a given year.

* Means “not applicable.”

3. Source of Data		Data Provider		IR, SK Telecom
		Provided for		Analysts and Investors
		Date of Provision		November 4, 2026 / 4:00 p.m. (Seoul time)
		Location		2026 3Q Earnings Results Conference Call
		Organizing Team		IR, SK Telecom (+82-2-6100-2114)
4. Other Important Matters Relating to an Investment Decision		• The preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may be subject to change based on the results of the audit by the Company’s external auditor. • For further relevant materials, please refer to the Company’s IR website at: https://www.sktelecom.com/en/investor/lib/announce.do

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: November 4, 2026