Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

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 AUGUST 2024

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

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

1. Basis: Consolidated


Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)		Current Period (Second quarter of 2024)		Previous Period (First quarter of 2024)		Changes (%)			Year to Year Comparison (Second quarter of 2023)		Changes (%)
Operating Revenue	Quarterly Results		44,224		44,746		(1.17	)		43,064		2.69
Operating Revenue	Year-to-date (“YTD”) Results		88,970		44,746		—			86,786		2.52
Operating Income	Quarterly Results		5,375		4,985		7.83			4,634		15.99
Operating Income	YTD Results		10,360		4,985		—			9,582		8.12
Profit from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax	Quarterly Results		4,782		4,407		8.49			4,498		6.30
Profit from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax	YTD Results		9,189		4,407		—			8,707		5.53
Profit for the Period	Quarterly Results		3,502		3,619		(3.25	)		3,478		0.70
Profit for the Period	YTD Results		7,121		3,619		—			6,503		9.51
Attributable To: Controlling Interests	Quarterly Results		3,374		3,530		(4.41	)		3,292		2.50
Attributable To: Controlling Interests	YTD Results		6,904		3,530		—			6,197		11.41

2. Basis: Separate


Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)		Current Period (Second quarter of 2024)		Previous Period (First quarter of 2024)		Changes (%)			Year to Year Comparison (Second quarter of 2023)		Changes (%)
Operating Revenue	Quarterly Results		31,915		31,887		0.09			31,192		2.32
Operating Revenue	YTD Results		63,802		31,887		—			62,365		2.30
Operating Income	Quarterly Results		4,504		4,364		3.21			3,791		18.81
Operating Income	YTD Results		8,868		4,364		—			7,948		11.58
Profit Before Income Tax	Quarterly Results		3,859		5,666		(31.89	)		3,626		6.42
	YTD Results		9,525		5,666		—			8,642		10.21
Profit for the Period	Quarterly Results		2,803		4,921		(43.03	)		2,728		2.76
	YTD Results		7,724		4,921		—			6,950		11.15

3. Source of Data			Data Provider				IR, SK Telecom
			Provided for				Analysts and Investors

			Date of Provision				August 6, 2024 / 3:00 p.m. (Seoul time)

			Location				2024 2Q Earnings Results Conference Call

			Organizing Team				IR, SK Telecom (+82-2-6100-2114)

4. Other Important Matters Relating to an Investment Decision

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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.

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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.