KT’s board named the former head of its enterprise unit Park Yoon-young as the replacement for CEO Kim Young-shub when his terms ends in early March 2026, as the South Korean operator moves to restore internal and external trust following a data breach.

Chair Kim Yong-hun stated Park “is the right person to establish a foundation for sustainable growth under a new management vision”, and drive change and innovation.

Park joined the operator in 1991 and left in 2020 as an EVP.

His appointment requires approval at a regular shareholders’ meeting.

Current CEO Kim told the board in November he would not seek reappointment when his term ends.

He held the role for just more than two years.

KT established a committee to find a replacement.