• SK Telecom pushed back on a media report that it is reviewing an additional 5GW of overseas AI data-center capacity.
• It said it has no specific plan for securing extra overseas capacity beyond prior disclosures.
• The carrier reiterated it is studying a phased buildout of AI data centers totaling 15GW under a mid- to long-term plan disclosed June 29.

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