SK Telecom battles USIM breach fallout, bets big on AI for recovery and growth

South Korea’s SK Telecom (SKT) has reported a steep drop in operating profit for the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a major USIM card data breach. The company also issued a downbeat outlook for the third quarter. Despite near-term challenges, SKT remains confident in its medium- to long-term competitiveness, identifying its AI business as a key growth driver.

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First Formosat-8 satellite passes pre-shipment review, set to launch from the US

The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) announced that the first satellite in its self-developed Formosat-8 optical remote sensing satellite constellation project, the Formosat-8A (FS-8A), successfully passed the pre-shipment review (PSR) on August 6. This clearance allows the satellite to be transported to the launch site, where it will be launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission.

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ZillTek looks beyond PCs as automotive and medical sectors gain traction

ZillTek Technology, a digital microphone chipmaker and affiliate of MediaTek, reported lower second quarter 2025 revenue and profit margins on Wednesday, citing the strengthening New Taiwan dollar as a major headwind. However, the company struck a cautiously optimistic tone for the second half of the year, pointing to growth potential in automotive and hearing aid applications.

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