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 FEBRUARY 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 (Fourth quarter of 2023)		Previous Period (Third quarter of 2023)		Changes (%)			Year to Year Comparison (Fourth quarter of 2022)		Changes (%)
Operating Revenue	Quarterly Results		45,273		44,026		2.83			43,945		3.02
Operating Revenue	Year-to-date (“YTD”) Results		176,085		130,812		—			173,050		1.75
Operating Income	Quarterly Results		2,971		4,980		(40.35	)		2,545		16.72
Operating Income	YTD Results		17,532		14,561		—			16,121		8.75
Profit from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax	Quarterly Results		2,174		4,000		(45.66	)		1,440		50.95
Profit from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax	YTD Results		14,882		12,708		—			12,362		20.39
Profit for the Period	Quarterly Results		1,874		3,082		(39.19	)		2,237		(16.22	)
Profit for the Period	YTD Results		11,459		9,585		—			9,478		20.90
Attributable To: Controlling Interests	Quarterly Results		1,760		2,979		(40.92	)		2,127		(17.24	)
Attributable To: Controlling Interests	YTD Results		10,936		9,176		—			9,124		19.86

2. Basis: Separate


Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)		Current Period (Fourth quarter of 2023)		Previous Period (Third quarter of 2023)		Changes (%)			Year to Year Comparison (Fourth quarter of 2022)		Changes (%)
Operating Revenue	Quarterly Results		32,043		31,484		1.77			30,963		3.49
Operating Revenue	YTD Results		125,892		93,849		—			124,146		1.41
Operating Income	Quarterly Results		2,540		4,071		(37.61	)		1,946		30.51
Operating Income	YTD Results		14,559		12,019		—			13,211		10.20
Profit Before Income Tax	Quarterly Results		1,632		3,275		(50.17	)		466		250.49
Profit Before Income Tax	YTD Results		13,549		11,918		—			11,463		18.21
Profit for the Period	Quarterly Results		1,144		2,504		(54.32	)		879		30.18
Profit for the Period	YTD Results		10,598		9,454		—			8,695		21.88


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

	Date of Provision	February 5, 2024 / 10:00 a.m. (Seoul time)
	Location	2023 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.