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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 September 2009
Commission File Number 1-14926
KT Corporation
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
206 Jungja-dong
Bundang-gu, Sungnam
Kyunggi-do
463-711
Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)
     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 þ           Form 40-F o
     Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
     Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
     Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
     Yes o           No þ
     If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-                     
 
 

 


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SUMMARY OF 2009 FIRST HALF BUSINESS REPORT
(From January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009)
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF THE 2009 FIRST HALF YEAR REPORT ORIGINALLY PREPARED IN KOREAN AND IN SUCH FORM AS REQUIRED BY THE KOREAN FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY COMMISSION. IN THE TRANSLATION PROCESS, SOME PARTS OF THE REPORT WERE REFORMATTED, REARRANGED OR SUMMARIZED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF READERS.
UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE, ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PRESENTED ON A NON-CONSOLIDATED BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN KOREA, OR KOREAN GAAP, WHICH DIFFER IN CERTAIN RESPECTS FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CERTAIN OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE MADE NO ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY OR QUANTIFY THE IMPACT OF THESE DIFFERENCES.

 


 

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I. Corporate General
1. General Information
A. Date of Incorporation
KT Corporation (“KT”) was incorporated on December 10, 1981 under the Korea Telecom Act with the purpose of offering telecommunication services business. On December 23, 1998 KT was listed on the Korea Stock Exchange (later, Korea Exchange).
B. Postal address of Headquarters, telephone and company website
  1)   Postal address :
206 Jungja-dong,
Bundang-gu, Sungnam City, Gyunggi-do
463-711 Korea
 
  2)   Telephone : +82 31 727 0114
 
  3)   Company website : http://www.kt.com
C. Main Business
We are a telecommunications service provider providing fixed-line, broadband internet, mobile services. In an effort to maintain our leadership in the telecommunication market, we have launched new services such as IP-TV, VoIP and WiBRO responding to the recent industry trends of convergence between telecommunications and broadcasting and between fixed and mobile communication. As a result of the merger with former KT Freetel we have amended our articles of incorporation at the extraordinary shareholders meeting held in March 27, 2009. As of the end of the first half of 2009, our business purpose, as specified in our articles of incorporation, is to engage in the following business activities:
     
Business purpose   Other
1. Information and communications business;
   
2. New media business;
   
3. Development and sale of software and contents;
   
4. Sale and distribution of information communication equipment
   
5. Testing and inspection of information communication equipment, device or facilities;
   
6. Advertisement business;
   
7. Retail business via telephone, mail order or online;
   
8. IT facility construction business and electrical construction business;
   
9. Real estate and housing business;
   
10. Electronic banking and finance business;
   
11. Education and learning service business;
   
12. Security service business (machinery system surveillance service, Facilities security service, etc);
   
13. Research and technical development, education, training and promotion, overseas businesses, and export and import, manufacture and distribution related to activities mentioned in Subparagraphs 1 through 12; and
   
14. Frequency-based telecommunications services and other telecommunications services
  Added on March 27, 2009
15. Value-added telecommunications business
  Added on March 27, 2009
16. Manufacture, provision (screening) and distribution of contents such as musical records, music videos, movies, videos and games
  Added on March 27, 2009
17. Issuance and management of pre-paid electronic payment instruments, and businesses related to electronic finance such as payment gateway services
  Added on March 27, 2009

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Business purpose   Other
18. Sales and leasing of equipment and facilities related to the activities mentioned in Subparagraphs 14 through 17
  Added on March 27, 2009
19. Any overseas business or export and import business related to activities mentioned in Subparagraphs 14 through 18
  Added on March 27, 2009
20. Tourism
  Added on March 27, 2009
21. Insurance agency business
  Added on March 27, 2009
22. New and renewable energy and energy generation business
  Added on March 27, 2009
23. Any and all other activities or businesses incidental to or necessary for attainment of the foregoing.
  Amended on March 27, 2009
D. Affiliated Companies
(1) Name of Group : KT
(2) Affiliated Companies (as of August 14, 2009)
                 
        Financial        
        year       Listed/
No.   Name   ended on   Primary business   Unlisted
1
  KT   Dec. 31   Telecommunication business   Listed in KRX
2
  KT Powertel Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Trunk radio system business   Unlisted
3
  KT Networks Corporation   Dec. 31   Telecommunication, specific service provider and value-added service provider   Unlisted
4
  KT Linkus Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Public telephone maintenance   Unlisted
5
  KT Hitel Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Data communication   Listed in KOSDAQ
6
  KT Submarine Co., LTd.   Dec. 31   Submarine cable construction and maintenance   Listed in KOSDAQ
7
  KT Commerce Inc.   Dec. 31   Online commerce (B2B, B2B service)   Unlisted
8
  KT Technologies   Dec. 31   Mobile handset development   Unlisted
9
  KT M Hows Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Mobile marketing   Unlisted
10
  KT Rental Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Rental Service   Unlisted
11
  Sidus FNH Corporation   Dec. 31   Movie production   Unlisted
12
  Telecop Service Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Security service   Unlisted
13
  KT Capital Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Financing service   Unlisted
14
  KT M&S Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Telecommunication devices distribution business   Unlisted
15
  Olive Nine Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Movie, broadcasting and performance business   Listed in KOSDAQ
16
  Olive Nine Creative Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Real estate business   Unlisted
17
  The Contents Entertainment Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Service business   Unlisted

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        Financial        
        year       Listed/
No.   Name   ended on   Primary business   Unlisted
18
  Olive Nine Entertainment Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Movie, broadcasting and performance business   Unlisted
19
  KT FDS Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Data communication   Unlisted
20
  Nasmedia Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Online advertisement business   Unlisted
21
  KT Music Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Entertainment business   Listed in KOSDAQ
22
  Doremi Media Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Recording device (magneto-optical disk) and music disc manufacture   Unlisted
23
  Doremi Music Publishing Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Publishing, printing and recording device reproducing business   Unlisted
24
  Music City Media Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Movie, broadcasting and performance business   Unlisted
25
  Parangoyangi Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Movie, broadcasting and performance business   Unlisted
26
  D&G Star Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Movie, broadcasting and performance business   Unlisted
27
  Softnics, Inc.   Dec. 31   Software development and sales   Unlisted
28
  JungBoPremiumEdu Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Online education business   Unlisted
29
  KTDS Co., Ltd. (f/k/a KT Data System Co., Ltd.)   Dec. 31   Management, supply and advisory services of information technology systems   Unlisted
 
*   On July 1, 2009, we disposed our shares of Olive Nine Co. Ltd.
Olive Nine Co. Ltd. and its related companies (Olive Nine Creative Co. Ltd., The Contents Entertainment Co. Ltd., Olive Nine Entertainment Co. Ltd.) will be excluded as affiliated companies.
 
*   Doremi Media Co., Ltd., Doremi Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and Parangoyangi Co. Ltd. are expected to be excluded as affiliated companies in the near future.
[Foreign Affiliated Companies]
                 
        Financial        
        year       Listed/
No.   Name   ended on   Primary business   Unlisted
1
  Korea Telecom America Inc.   Dec.31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
2
  Mongolian Telecommunications   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
3
  New Telephone Company Inc.   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
4
  KT Japan, Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
5
  KT China Co., Ltd.   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
6
  Super iMax LLC   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
7
  East Telecom LLC   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted
8
  KTSC Investment Management B.V.   Dec. 31   Foreign telecommunication business   Unlisted

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E. Credit Rating
(1) Overseas Credit Rating
                 
Date of   Assessed   Credit Rating of   Assessing Company   Assessment
Assessment   Securities, etc.   Assessed Securities   (Scale of Rating)   Type
Nov. 26, 2008
    A   Fitch: U.S.
(AAA, AA+, AA, AA-, A, ~ D)
  Annual Assessment
July 14, 2008
    A3   Moody’s: U.S.
(Aaa, Aa1, Aa2, Aa3, A1, ~ C)
  Annual Assessment
June 30, 2008
    A-   S&P: U.S.
(AAA, AA+, AA, AA-, A, ~ D)
  Annual Assessment
July 2, 2007
    A   Fitch: U.S.
(AAA, AA+, AA, AA-, A, ~ D)
  Annual Assessment
April 2, 2007
  2007 Global Bond   A3   Moody’s: U.S.
(Aaa, Aa1, Aa2, Aa3, A1, ~ C)
  Special
Assessment
April 2, 2007
  2007 Global Bond   A-   S&P: U.S.
(AAA, AA+, AA, AA-, A, ~ D)
  Special Assessment
(2) Domestic Credit Rating
                 
Date of   Assessed   Credit Rating of   Assessing Company   Assessment
Assessment   Securities, etc.   Assessed Securities   (Scale of Rating)   Type
Jun. 30, 2009
  Commercial Paper   A1   Korea Information Service Inc.   Regular
Jun. 26, 2009
  Commercial Paper   A1   Korea Ratings Corporation   Regular
May 20, 2009
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Korea Information Service Inc., National Information & Credit Evaluation Inc.   Regular
May 19, 2009
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Korea Ratings Corporation   Regular
Feb. 19, 2009
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Korea Information Service Inc., National Information & Credit Evaluation Inc., Korea Ratings Corporation   Regular
Dec. 19, 2008
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Same as above   Regular
July 28, 2008
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Same as above   Regular
June 13, 2008
  Commercial Paper   A1   Korea Ratings Corporation   Regular
June 11, 2008
  Commercial Paper   A1   National Information & Credit Evaluation Inc.   Regular
March 20, 2008
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Korea Information Service Inc., National Information & Credit Evaluation Inc., Korea Ratings Corporation   Regular
Feb. 18, 2008
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Same as above   Regular
                 
Dec. 27, 2007
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Same as above   Regular
                 
June 27, 2007
  Commercial Paper   A1   Korea Information Service Inc.   Regular
                 
June 21, 2007
  Commercial Paper   A1   National Information & Credit Evaluation Inc.   Regular

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Date of   Assessed   Credit Rating of   Assessing Company   Assessment
Assessment   Securities, etc.   Assessed Securities   (Scale of Rating)   Type
March 22, 2007
  Corporate Bond   AAA   Korea Information Service Inc., National Information & Credit Evaluation Inc., Korea Ratings Corporation   Regular
— Top credit ratings (AAA, A1) were awarded to our existing corporate bonds and commercial papers at our annual credit assessment.
— For corporate bond, there are ten rating categories from AAA to D. For commercial paper, there are six rating categories from A1 to D.
2. History
— Major Changes in Management
                     
    Before Change (February 29, 2008)   After Change (March 6, 2009)
                    Title or
    Name   Title or position       Name   position
Standing Directors
  Joon-Su Nam   President and CEO   Standing Directors   Suk Chae Lee   President and CEO
 
Jong Lok Yoon   Director     Sang Hoon Lee   Director
 
Jeong Soo Suh   Director     Hyun-Myung Pyo   Director
 
                   
Outside Directors
  Jeong Ro Yoon   Audit Committee
Member
  Outside Directors   Jeong Suk Koh  
 
Kon Sik Kim       Si-Chin Kang   Audit Committee
Member
 
Do Hwan Kim   Audit Committee
Member
    In-Man Song   Audit Committee
Member
 
Jong Kyoo Yoon   Audit Committee
Member
    Joon Park   Audit Committee
Member
 
Paul C. Yi       E. Han Kim   Audit Committee
Member
 
Jeong Suk Koh       Choon Ho Lee  
 
Gyu Taeg Oh   Audit Committee
Member
    Jeung Soo Huh  
— At the annual general meeting of shareholders held on March 27, 2009, our shareholders resolved to amend our articles of incorporation to add KT Freetel’s business purposes, including frequency-based telecommunication services and new and renewable energy and energy generation business (to pursue new growth opportunities in the alternative energy industry), to the list of our business purposes.

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3. Total Number of Shares and Others
A. Total Number of Shares
                 
(As of August 14, 2009)   (Unit: shares)
Category   Type of Shares
    Common Shares   Total
I. Total Number of Authorized Shares
    1,000,000,000       1,000,000,000  
II. Total Number of Issued Shares
    312,899,767       312,899,767  
III. Total Number of Shares Reduced
    51,787,959       51,787,959  
1. Reduction of Capital
           
2. Share Retirement
    51,787,959       51,787,959  
3. Redemption of Redeemable Shares
           
4. Other
           
IV. Current Number of Issued Shares (II — III)
    261,111,808       261,111,808  
V. Number of Treasury Shares
    26,364,585       26,364,585  
VI. Current Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares
    234,747,223       234,747,223  
 
*   Total number of treasury shares include 8,453,222 shares that have been escrowed with the Korea Depositary Service to provide for the exchange of exchangeable bonds (“EB”) that we have issued.
B. Acquisition and Disposal of Treasury Shares
(1) Acquisition and Disposal of Treasury Shares
                                             
(As of August 14, 2009)                               (Unit: shares)
                Acquisition   Disposition   Retirement    
Method of Acquisition   Type   Beginning of Term   (+)   (-)   (-)   End of Term
Direct Acquisition pursuant to Article 165-2 of the Financial
  Common Share     70,241,234       13,124,000               13,124,000       70,241,234  
Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (“FSCMA”)
  Preferred Share                            
Direct Acquisition for
Reasons other than
  Common Share           496,255       45,632,074             - 45,135,819  
Article 165-2 of the FSCMA
  Preferred Share                            
Subtotal
  Common Share     70,241,234       13,620,255       45,632,074       13,124,000       25,105,415  
 
Preferred Share                            
Indirect Acquisition (e.g. Trust Contract)
  Common Share     1,259,170                         1,259,170  
 
Preferred Share                            
 
                                           
Total
  Common Share     71,500,404       13,620,255       45,632,074       13,124,000       26,364,585  
 
                                         
 
Preferred Share                            
 
 
                                         
 
*   Details of the change in our treasury shares are as follows:
 
1)   Acquisition of treasury shares (13,620,255 shares)
 
  March 10~April 17, 2009: Direct acquisition of shares for share retirement (13,124,000 shares)
 
  May 15, 2009: Acquisition of appraising shares in relation to merger (451,038 shares)
 
  July 7, 2009: Acquisition of fractional shares (45,217 shares)
 
2)   Disposal of treasury shares (45,632,074 shares)
 
  March 3, 2009: Performance based payments to members of the Board of Directors (2,594 shares)
 
  June 22, 2009: Disposal of shares in exchange for KTF shares (45,629,480)

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3)   Retirement of treasury shares (13,124,000 shares)
 
  April 22, 2009: Retirement of shares (13,124,000 shares)
C. Share Ownership Status of Employee Stock Ownership Association
(1) Transactions with Employee Stock Ownership Association
          Not Applicable
(2) Guideline for Exercising the Voting Rights of Employee Stock Ownership Association
          Association Account: Employee Stock Ownership Association exercises its voting rights in the same proportion as those shares held in the association member accounts that have indicated how to vote.
          Association Member Account: Employee Stock Ownership Association may exercise its voting rights only if (i) the association receives a request by an association member to exercise his voting rights within a minimum period of seven days or (ii) the association member chooses to delegate his voting rights to the association.
(3) Shares Held by the Employee Stock Ownership Association
                     
(As of June 30, 2009)       (Unit: Shares)
Type of Account   Type of Shares   Balance at Beginning of Term   Term-End Balance
Association Account
  Common Share     35,136       35,136  
Association Member Account
  Common Share     13,153,084       11,470,377  
 
                   
Total
        13,188,220       11,505,513  
 
                   
4. Voting Rights
                 
(As of August 14, 2009)       (Unit: Shares)
Category   Number of Shares   Note
Total Issued Shares (A)
  Common Share     261,111,808    
 
Preferred Share        
Shares without Voting Rights (B)
  Common Share     26,367,839     Treasury shares
 
Preferred Share        
Shares with Restricted Voting Rights under the Stock Exchange Act and Other Laws (C)
         
Shares with Reestablished Voting Rights (D)
         
Shares with Exercisable Voting Rights
(E = A - B - C + D)
  Common Share     234,743,969    
Preferred Share          
 
(1)   Shares without voting rights under the Korean Commercial Code: (i) 26,364,585 shares, including treasury shares and shares held through treasury stock funds and (ii) 3,254 cross-holding shares.
5. Matters on Dividends and Others
A. Matters on Dividends
          Our shareholder return policy is to pay our shareholders at least 50% or more of the adjusted net profit of the current term (through cash dividends and/or acquisition of treasury stock, etc.).

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B. Dividends Paid during the Past Three Fiscal Years
                             
Category   1st Half 2009   2008   2007
Par Value per Share (Won)
        5,000       5,000       5,000  
Net Profit of the Current Term (in millions of Won)     595,650       449,810       957,623  
Net Profit per Share (Won)
        2,932       2,217       4,635  
Year-end Cash Dividend (in millions of Won)           226,280       407,374  
Year-end Share Dividend (in millions of Won)                  
Cash Dividend Propensity (%)
              50.3       42.5  
Rate of Return on Cash Dividend (%)
  Common Share           2.9       4.1  
 
Preferred Share                  
Rate of Return on Share Dividend (%)
  Common Share                  
 
Preferred Share                  
Cash Dividend per Share (Won)
  Common Share           1,120       2,000  
 
Preferred Share                  
Share Dividend per Share (Share)
  Common Share                  
 
Preferred Share                  
 
*   Income per share for the first half of 2009
 
  Basic income per share: 2,932 Won
 
  Diluted income per share: 2,817 Won

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II. Details of Business
1. Overview
A. Present Conditions of the Industry
(1) Characteristics of the Industry
          Current markets for fixed-line telephones, broadband Internet and mobile communications in Korea have reached their maturity. With technical advances and changes in customer demands, the communications industry has recently been moving toward convergence between different technologies and industries, such as convergence between fixed-lined communications and mobile communications and between the telecommunications industry and the broadcasting industry. These converged media businesses, represented by IPTV, opens up new opportunities for telecommunications carriers as they bridge telecommunications and broadcasting industries. In the mobile communications market, the transition to 3G will become a turning point in shaping a new competitive landscape, replacing the existing competition in the 2G market. In the saturated communications market, increasing customer value has become increasingly more important as fixed-line communications carriers offer integrated services such as the TPS (or Triple Play Service) or QPS (or Quadruple Play Service), and mobile communications carriers also offer additional benefits to their clients.
(2) Growth of the Industry
                                                 
(Unit: 1,000 persons)
    December   December   December   December   December   June 30,
Category   31, 2004   31, 2005   31, 2006   31, 2007   31, 2008   2009
Broadband Internet Subscribers
    11,921       12,191       14,043       14,710       15,475       15,877  
Local Telephone Subscribers
    22,871       22,920       23,119       23,130       22,132       21,124  
Mobile Phone Subscribers
    36,586       38,342       40,197       43,498       45,607       47,071  
 
*   From 2004 to 2007, data was provided by the Ministry of Information and Communication (www.mic.go.kr).
 
*   Data as of December 31, 2008 was provided by the Korea Communications Commission (www.kcc.go.kr).
 
*   Data for Broadband Internet Subscribers is as of May, 31, 2009.
(3) Characteristics of Market Fluctuations
          The demand for communications services does not fluctuate greatly as such services are regarded as a necessity in modern life. However, if the Korean economy slows and continues to do so in the future, it could have an adverse impact on KT’s business activities.
(4) Competition
  (a)   Competing Companies
    Local calls: SK Broadband, LG Dacom, etc.
 
    Long distance calls: LG Dacom, Onse Telecom, SK Broadband, SK Telink, etc.
 
    International calls: LG Dacom, Onse Telecom, SK Broadband, SK Telink, etc.
 
    Broadband Internet: SK Broadband, LG Powercom, LG Dacom, Service Operators (including cable television, relay wired broadcasting operators), etc.

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    Mobile communications: SK Telecom, LG Telecom, etc.
 
    Internet telephones using Internet Protocol (VoIP): SK Broadband, SK Networks, SK Telink, Samsung Networks, LG Dacom, LG Powercom, Korea Cable Telecom, etc.
 
    IPTV: SK Broadband, LG Dacom
 
    Mobile Internet (WiBro service): SK Telecom
  (b)   Market Entry Requirements
    Communication service providers: business operations must be approved by the Korea Communications Commission
 
    Specific telecommunications service providers: registration is required
 
    Value-added telecommunications service providers: reporting is required
  (c)   Factors of Competition : service fees, product quality, brand value and competitiveness of the distribution network.
(5) Relevant Laws and Government Regulations
  (a)   Relevant Laws
    Telecommunications policy-related laws
 
      — Telecommunications Basic Act, Telecommunications Business Act, etc. (7 in total)
 
    Radio and broadcasting policy-related laws
 
      — Radio Regulation Law
 
    Informatization related laws
 
      — Promotion of Information and Communication Basic Act, etc. (9 in total)
 
    Broadcast related laws
 
      — Broadcasting Law, etc.
 
    Others
 
      — Internet Multimedia Broadcasting Business Law (IP-TV related)
  (b)   Government Regulations
          The Korea Communications Commission is responsible for managing the convergence between broadcasting and communications, as well as assuring their independence and their role of providing public service. The commission is also responsible for issuing relevant licenses, permits, approvals, policy enactments and other matters relating to the promotion of broadcasting and communications and the enhancement of their global competitiveness.
B. Current Status of KT
(1) Operations Outlook and Classification of Business
  (a)   Operations Outlook
          The Korean communications market is currently experiencing slow growth as leading services, including fixed-line telephones, broadband Internet and mobile communications, have reached maturity, caused in part by

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intense competition in the industry. We are no exception to this industry trend as our local telephone, QOOK Internet broadband Internet access and mobile services are all facing difficult business climates due to: (i) increase in fixed-to-mobile substitution trend and the increasing popularity of VoIP market; (ii) aggressive marketing and price cutting measures from competitors of broadband Internet access service providers; and (iii) a market environment that continues to be highly competitive where service providers are providing subsidies to subscribers of new handsets.
          Despite the unfavorable environment, we have made company-wide efforts to reduce costs based on quality management and treatment of customer value innovation as our top priority. We have launched a new brand “QOOK”, for all the telecommunication services that we provide to our household customers, in order to establish an easier and efficient communication channel with our customers.
          As of the end of June 2009, we had approximately 6.7 million broadband Internet customers, approximately 19.1 million local telephony customers ((including ISDN subscribers) and approximately 14.7 million KT mobile customers.
          In the future, we plan to promote various rate plans to address different customer calling patterns, as well as promote bundled-services (economic efficiency), reiterate value of the fix-line (well-being) and promote digital Ann phone (convenience) in our fixed-line telephone business and provide differentiated VoIP services to address the proliferation of internet phones.
          In the broadband Internet arena, we will aim to improve customer value from the viewpoint of our customers with continued provisions of the FTTH (Fiber-To-The-Home) services. As for our mobile business, we will focus on continuously expanding the subscriber base of our long-term subscription program “Show-King Sponsor”, which provides differentiated handset subsidies and usage charge discounts, in order to achieve marketing cost effectiveness and provide actual cost reduction benefits to our customers.
          We plan to further expand our wireless broadband Internet access service business, or SHOW WiBro, to the greater Seoul metropolitan area and will aim to become a leader in the Mobile 2.0 era, the next generation of two-way communication mobile environment.
          In addition, our IPTV business will focus on actively catering to the TV portal market through its QOOK TV service and, in the long term, by pursuing a leadership position in the broadcasting convergence market.
          We will also aim to expand our market share by enhancing our network-based care services, offering on- and off-line total solutions while expanding our bizmeka services to address individual needs, such as medical and education services.
          In particular, we will strive to combine our collective resources and diverse service offerings to periodically develop and introduce new package of services that we believe will provide a new growth momentum for us.
  (b)   Operations Subject to Disclosure
          KT’s main area of business is the telecommunications sector under the Korea Standard Industry Code.

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(2) Market Share
                                     
        Market Share for Each Term (%)
        1st Half of           26th Fiscal   25th Fiscal
        28th Fiscal   27th Fiscal   Year   Year
Category   Operator   Year (2009)   Year (2008)   (2007)   (2006)
Local Telephone
  KT     90.2       89.8       90.4       92.1  
(On the Basis of Number of Subscribers)
  SK Broadband     8.1       8.7       8.8       7.5  
 
LG Dacom     1.7       1.5       0.8       0.4  
Long Distance Telephone
  KT     86.3       85.2       85.4       85.6  
(On the Basis of Number of Subscribers)
  LG Dacom     3.6       3.7       3.9       4.8  
 
Onse Telecom     1.6       1.7       1.8       2.1  
 
SK Broadband     7.1       7.8       7.4       6.1  
 
SK Telink     1.7       1.6       1.5       1.4  
Mobile
  KT     31.3       31.5       31.5       32.1  
(On the Basis of Number of Subscribers)
  SK Telecom     50.6       50.5       50.5       50.4  
 
LG Telecom     18.1       18.0       18.0       17.5  
Broadband Internet Subscriber
  KT     42.5       43.4       44.3       45.2  
(On the Basis of Number of Subscribers)
  SK Broadband     23.3       22.9       24.9       25.7  
 
LG Powercom     14.8       14.1       11.7       8.6  
 
Service Operators     19.4       19.6       17.5       16.6  
 
*   In 2006 and 2007, data was provided by the Ministry of Information and Communication (www.mic.go.kr).
 
*   In 2008, data was provided by the Korea Communications Commission (www.kcc.go.kr).
 
*   Data for broadband Internet market share for the 1st half of 2009 is as of the end of May 2009.
(3) Market Characteristics
          Our local telephone business provides universal services for homes and businesses, and despite increased marketing efforts by competitors, we maintained approximately 90.2% of the market share as of the end of June, 2009. Although Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) sales and the number of PSTN subscribers are on a gradual decline due to the increased use of mobile phones over traditional phones and the advancement of VoIP services as well as the expansion of local number portability, we are committed to fending off a further decline in sales by (i) increasing Average Revenue per User (ARPU) through sales of additional services, (ii) increasing customer satisfaction by offering optional calling plans and (iii) retaining existing customers through customer relationship management activities.
          As for broadband Internet, we are seeking to improve our ARPU by providing competitive rates for our high-quality products, aided by the reorganization of our product lineup. We are the leader in terms of both speed and quality in a market with intense price competition, mostly through our dominance in supplying FTTH services. Our ultimate goal is to be a market leader in offering next generation services, such as IPTV, through achieving 100 mega-bites access for ordinary households.
          As for the mobile services, despite facing a slow growing and highly competitive market for attracting new customers, we are continuously focusing on expanding our customer base by attracting new subscribers for our bundled services and “Show King Sponsor” program.
(4) Status and Forecast of New Business
          In order to overcome present market obstacles of growth limits of the voice business market and the sluggish growth of the broadband Internet access services, we have been actively involved in developing a wide range of new businesses with growth prospects.
          We aim to create a digital entertainment world that will enrich our customers’ lives through a ubiquitous environment which can be accessed through various terminals anytime anywhere; to offer customers convenience solutions that they may freely use without the time or location limitations, and to offer business solutions necessary to raise corporate efficiency and competitiveness. By excelling in these new business areas, we strive to become a company that accomplishes customer value innovation while realizing our customers’ objectives.
          Our SHOW WiBro (Wireless Broadband) operation enables portable broadband Internet access services, allowing universal Internet access with high transmission speeds through personal handsets or laptop computers. WiBro was first commercialized in the world using Korean technology, and we successfully provided commercial

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WiBro services in limited areas in 2006. Since April 2007, we have actively been seeking to provide WiBro services in the Seoul area, including various major buildings and university campuses in the Seoul metropolitan area. In October 2008, WiBro service in the Seoul metropolitan area was extended to 19 neighbouring cities with approximately twice the service speed as before.
          Currently, anyone may utilize KT WiBro services with ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), smart phone-type WiBro phones, Portable Media Players, navigation devices or Dongle, a USB device that can be connected to any laptop computer. In addition, through the wireless sharing device “egg”, which was launched at beginning of this year, customers can enjoy SHOW WiBro through a greater variety of Wi-Fi devices. We will continue to try and expand our array of digital devices that are compatible with WiBro services.
          We will promote a mobile culture for our customers through SHOW WiBro, which shall offer not only the basic Internet access function but also other individually tailored services, such as combined webmail, two-way visual communications, remote controlled home computers, information services linked with real-time search functions and mobile UCC to its users. Through SHOW WiBro, we aim to lead the Mobile 2.0 generation, the next-generation mobile environment, by accelerating the introduction of new bundled services that utilize mobile 3G technology.
          IP-TV is a service that integrates telecommunications and broadcasting services, brought about by the acceleration in the development of broadband Internet network and multimedia contents in the era where traditional industries converge. IP-TV is a service that provides traditional Internet services, such as information searches, games, message exchanges, and shopping with VOD (Video on Demand) services, which allow users to watch a variety of contents, such as movies, dramas and educational programs, at any time.
          From the second half of 2007 to October of 2008, only non-real time VOD services and interactive services were provided due to regulatory restrictions. However, after the passing of the Korean Internet Multimedia Broadcasting Business Law by the National Assembly in December 2007 and the granting of the IP-TV business license to KT on September 8, 2008, we have been able to provide enhanced IP-TV service, including real-time broadcasting starting November 17, 2008 for the first time in Korea. We are taking every step to provide new services such as providing nationwide QOOK TV services starting January 9, 2009, and expanding our real-time broadcasting channels up to 72 channels on July 20, 2009. By providing real IP-TV services, we will promote the convergence in telecommunications and broadcasting and grow as a digital entertainment company. In particular, we plan to minimize social and cultural gaps within the society, improve the quality of life and ultimately improve national competitiveness by (i) encouraging our customers to use media more actively, (ii) establishing an environment that promotes telecommunications related industry including contents, set-top-box (STB) and platform equipment productions, (iii) developing a business model that involves public institutions such as public schools and military and (iv) developing media-poor areas.
          Our Internet phone service provides competitive voice transmission services and differentiated video communication services in order to maintain our existing fixed-line customer base and to also attract new customers. In the first half of the year, we focused on promoting our voice transmission service securing up to 800,000 subscribers. In the video communication service arena, we are gradually expanding our customer base by simultaneously targeting mass customers and high-income customers by promoting two distinctive device lineups: “economic”(4-inch LCD) and “prestige”(7-inch LCD). Marketing leverage is achieved by bundling voice transmission service with our PSTN and QOOK Internet services as well as by securing customer base through our subscription agreement policies. In particular, increase in service usage is expected from the “PSTN+VoIP” bundling customers who are provided with an additional VoIP device that is very user-friendly. In the video communication service arena, we are focusing on (i) securing new applications and providing improved services by analyzing our customer’s content usage patterns and (ii) realizing bulk sales of our “prestige” 7-inch LCD phones to large scale customers (e.g. apartment, residence complex) as well as to customers who would be interested in the contents provided (e.g. English education and BGM for stores). Our QOOK Internet phone service, in line with its role as a major telecommunication carrier, is striving to expand the future telecommunication market by creating new markets through the development of new and diversified services.

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          We believe that our new businesses will not only bring about new sources of revenue for the company, but will also assist us to maintain our existing fixed-line market share as well as promote our competitiveness in the broadband Internet service market. By leveraging on our past success, we intend to continue to develop and nurture new businesses so that we can become a pioneer in the areas of fixed-line to mobile consolidation, convergence of communications, broadcasting and home appliances and cross-industry convergence.
The statements included in above section are based on our forecasts and are offered for the sole purpose of providing a better understanding of the company’s current state. Consequently, investors must not rely solely on our forecasts when making their investment decisions.
(5) Organization Chart
(ORGANIZATION CHART)
2. Matters related to products
A. Status of main products
(Unit: in millions of Won)
                 
Items   Product/service   Main brand   Revenue(%)
Internet Connection
  Broadband internet   QOOK internet     995,127 (15.7 %)
Internet Application
  IDC   Bizmeka     204,681 (3.2 %
Data
  Dedicated leased line   KT     807,608 (12.7 %)
Telephone
  Fixed-line service   KT     1,861,805 (29.4 %)
LM
  Fixed-line service   KT     602,742 (9.5 %)
Wireless
  Mobile   SHOW     931,365 (14.7 %)
System Integration
  SI   KT     106,411 (1.7 %)
Real Estate
  Lease, development       135,270 (2.1 %)
Sales of goods
  SHOW handset sales   SHOW     677,441 (10.7 %)
Others
  Others       14,926 (0.3 %)
 
               
 
  Total         6,337,376 (100.0 %)
 
               

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2. Capital Expenditure
A. Capital Expenditure (First Half 2009)
                                 
(Unit : hundred million Won)
                            Total
            Cumulative   Investment   Investment
    Type of       Investment   (Second   (2009
Business Unit   Invesment   Effect of investment   (2005~2008)   quarter)   cumulative)
Internet business
  WiBro, XDSL equipment   Address demands and enhancement of competence     27,827       602       910  
Fixed-line business
  Maintenance of fixed-line facilities   Address demands     5,790       100       239  
Mobile business
  Maintenance of mobile phone facilities   Address demands     31,879       1,032       2,547  
Data business
  ATM, dedicated leased line equipment and others   Address demands     13,428       328       825  
Telecommunication infrastructure
  Transmission, cable tunnels, power facilities and others   Address demands and infrastructure upgrade     34,240       1,000       1,401  
Facilities and others
  R&D, wireline, IT facilities and others   Address demands and management efficiency     12,963       162       297  
 
                               
 
 
Total
        126,127       3,224       6,219  
 
                               
 
  Capital expenditures of KT and KT Freetel are presented on a combined basis.
B. Capital Expenditure Plans
                 
(Unit : hundred million Won)
 
Business Unit   Details   Type of Investment   2009
Internet business
  — Expansion of internet facilities   WiBro, XDSL equipment     7,484  
 
  — Expansion of new business facilities such as WiBro and IP-TV            
Fixed-line business
  — Expansion of fixed line facilities   Maintenance of fixed-line facilities     1,752  
 
  — Network upgrade (PSTNàIP based)            
Mobile business
  — Expansion of mobile facilities   Maintenance of mobile phone facilities     7,907  
 
  — Expansion of CDMA coverage            

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Business Unit   Details   Type of Investment   2009
Data business
  — Expansion of ATM, dedicated leased line facilities   ATM, dedicated line equipment and others     3,185  
Telecommunication infrastructure
  — Expansion of infrastructure facilities   Transmission, cable tunnels, power facilities and others     9,130  
 
  — Expansion of buildings and others            
Facilities and others
  — Facility expansion of IT service and U-City business   R&D, wireline, IT facilities and others     2,569  
 
  — Expansion of management facilities            
 
               
 
 
Total
        32,027  
 
               
The statements included in the above are based on our forecasts and are offered to provide a better understanding of the company’s current state only. Consequently, investors must not rely solely on our forecasts when making their investment decisions.
3. Matters Related to Revenue
A. Performance in Terms of Revenue
                         
(Unit: in millions of Won)
    First Half of 28th Fiscal        
    Year        
    (For the month ended        
Items   June, 2009)   27th Fiscal Year (2008)   26th Fiscal Year (2007)
Internet Connection
    995,127       2,129,900       2,118,670  
Internet Application
    204,681       540,620       389,884  
Data
    807,608       1,650,127       1,627,923  
Telephone
    1,861,805       3,984,520       4,184,668  
LM
    602,742       1,393,605       1,597,203  
Wireless
    931,365       1,563,999       1,511,452  
System Integration
    106,411       248,425       260,555  
Real Estate
    135,270       245,840       218,182  
Sales of goods
    677,441              
Others
    14,926       27,799       27,845  
Total
    6,337,376       11,784,835       11,936,382  

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B. Routes and Methods of Sales
(1) Marketing Organizational Structure
(ORGANIZATIONAL CHART)
    Internal distribution channel: Regional Business Unit (11), district/branch offices (326), customer center (1) and online (1)
 
    External distribution channel: sales agencies (460), specialty stores (68), specific service provider (17), SHOW stores (2,500, including 140 KT M&S stores) and affiliate channels (50)

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(2) Sales Path
(SALES PATH CHART)
    Branch offices offer sales of products and customer services.
 
    Sales of products and subscription to services through sales agencies: sales agencies, agency stores, specialty stores, specific service providers, KTF SHOW stores, and affiliates.
 
    Subscription to products and services through the Internet (www.qook.co.kr).
 
    Attracting new subscribers and increasing cross-sales through business sales agreements.
 
    Utilizing distribution routes through alliance with other businesses.
(3) Methods and Conditions of Sales
  (a)   Sales Methods
    Service fees are paid in cash (wire transfer, direct bank transfer and credit cards). Fixed and wireless telephone services are operated on a unit pricing system or partial flat rate system and broadband Internet access service are operated on a flat rate system.
 
    Sale of terminals may involve installment payments.
 
    Rental of terminals is charged on a monthly basis, and a discounted rate is applied during the contract period.
 
    Distribution fee is comprised of acquisition and retention fee

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  (b)   Conditions for Sales
  Discount of Service Fees in accordance with the Subscription Period
                 
Category   1 Year   2 Years   3 Years   4 Years
QOOK Internet
  5%   10%   15%   20% (limited to Special)
KORNET (Express/Premium)
  5%   10%   15%  
QOOK TV (Live/VOD)
  5%   10%   20%  
    Additional discounts available for subscribers who have used the following services for at least 3 years
                             
Category   After 3 Years   After 4 Years   After 5 Years   Other
QOOK Internet
    2 %     3 %     5 %  
 
    2 %     3 %     5 %    
KORNET
(Express/Premium)
  (When subscribers sign up for an additional 1 year agreement)   (When subscribers sign up for an additional 2 year agreement)   (When subscribers sign up for an additional 3 year agreement)   When subscribers enter into an additional agreement
  Package Discounts
         
    QOOK Internet   SHOW
1. QOOK Internet plus SHOW
  3% to 10% additional discount for service fees according to Agreement terms   10% discount for monthly service fees (5% for QOOK Internet subscriptions without long-term discount agreements)
         
    QOOK Internet   KT WIBRO
2. QOOK Internet plus KT WIBRO
  3% to 10% additional discount for service fees according to Agreement terms   None (instead NESPOT family provided free of charge)
         
    QOOK Internet   QOOK TV
3. QOOK Internet plus QOOK TV
  3% to 10% additional discount for service fees according to Agreement terms   3% to 10% additional discount for service fees according to Agreement terms
    Discounts for Multiple Leased-Lines Subscriptions
    Local Leased-Line
                             
    30,001 to 40,000   40,001 to 60,000   Above 60,001    
Category   lines   lines   lines   Note
Discount Rate
    4 %     5 %     6 %   Limited to Circuits below Low-Speed (300bps) Level
    Long Distance Leased-Line
                         
Category   5~9 lines   Above 10 lines   Note
Discount Rate
  5%   10%  
 
*   Please refer to the explanations for each service provided on their respective websites or the relevant terms and conditions for further details.

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(4) Sales Strategy
  (a)   Broadband Internet Service
    Strengthen competitiveness by enhancing both quality and speed of FTTH offerings
 
    Satisfy a diverse range of customer needs and provide differentiated services through development and offering of additional QOOK Internet services
 
    Promote specialized high-quality products and increase sales through up-selling and retention of existing customers
  (b)   WiBro Service
    Improve distribution networks and strengthen handset design and service offerings
 
    Promote interactive stores and pursue target marketing at WiBro U-Campus, laptop rental businesses and securities companies.
 
    Stimulate early market interest through promotional rate plans and package products
  (c)   IPTV Service
    Sell VOD-based QOOK TV products to QOOK Internet customers nationwide
 
    Expand client base by offering free set-top box rentals (with a 3 year subscription contract) and opportunities to experience KT services
 
    Increase synergy, such as cross-selling and customer retention, through promotion of bundling products with QOOK Internet
  (d)   Data Service
    Enhance customer value by offering high-quality exclusive networks that are stable and unique
 
    Offer customized services through professional consulting
  (e)   Telephone Service
    Focus on retaining local call subscriber base by preventing LNP transfers and cancellations
 
    Increase sales efficiency by target marketing based on analyses of customers’ usage patterns
 
    Promote customer loyalty with care programs designed specifically for each customer, and by developing services based on specific customer needs
 
    Retain existing customers and effectively compete with Internet telephone companies through optional calling plans and development of package products
  (f)   Mobile Service
    Increase customer benefits through promotion of “Show King Sponsor” program
 
    Improve sales competitiveness by servicing high-end handsets and diversifying service plans
 
    Become a leader in the 3G mobile (WCDMA) market by strengthening our distribution structure and diversifying our sales channels

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    Increase revenue from our mobile data communication business through the expansion of trial services and promotion of new strategic products
 
    Focus on customer retention by engaging in care activities for preferred customers
 
    Increased revenue through implementation of customer benefit programs primarily to long-term preferred customers
 
    Continuously secure competitive advantage in the 3G mobile market through (i) achieving differentiated positioning in the market (ii) providing superior core services to customers and (iii) providing competitive handset lineups
  (g)   Bundling Service
    Retain existing customers by developing and promoting new QOOK Internet-based package products and recruiting new clients for services such as SHOW WiBro and SHOW
 
    Promote customer retention through continued development and sale of package products of major services
4. Research and Development Activities
A. Research and Development costs
                                     
(Units : in millions of Won)
Category   First Half 2009   2008   2007   Notes
Raw material
                           
Labor cost
        27,352       69,256       65,478          
Depreciation
        24,747       51,637       49,524        
Commissions
        37       14,027       20,239        
Others
        49,856       214,263       236,605        
Total R&D costs
        101,992       349,183       371,846        
Accounting treatment
  Research and ordinary development costs     93,762       251,141       260,445          
  Development cost (intangible asset)     8,230       98,042       111,401          
Percentage of R&D costs over revenue
        1.61 %     2.96 %     3.12 %      
5. Other Matters Necessary for Making Investment Decisions
A. Status of patents
     As of June 30, 2009, we held 5,167 registered patents domestically and 398 registered patents internationally.

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III. Financial Information
1. Summary of Financial Statements (Non-Consolidated)
                                         
(Unit: in millions of Won)
 
    As of Jun. 30,   As of Dec. 31,   As of Dec. 31,   As of Dec. 31,   As of Dec. 31,
Classification   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005
Current Assets
    7,151,407       3,778,105       3,310,412       3,239,188       3,418,917  
• Quick Assets
    6,676,221       3,610,564       3,188,309       3,146,206       3,303,033  
• Inventory
    475,186       167,541       122,103       92,982       115,884  
Fixed Assets
    17,471,860       14,906,817       14,606,770       14,723,145       14,517,592  
• Investments
    1,219,481       3,517,906       3,458,580       3,661,067       3,453,071  
• Tangible assets
    13,755,389       10,428,674       10,448,618       10,398,084       10,411,523  
• Intangible assets
    1,238,487       397,046       439,738       470,782       443,098  
• Other non-current assets
    1,258,503       563,191       259,834       193,212       209,900  
Total Assets
    24,623,267       18,684,922       17,917,182       17,962,333       17,936,509  
Current Liabilities
    4,999,174       2,585,875       2,991,341       3,270,249       3,079,999  
Fixed Liabilities
    9,467,165       7,267,158       6,065,948       6,143,004       6,807,214  
Total Liabilities
    14,466,339       9,853,033       9,057,289       9,413,253       9,887,213  
Capital
    1,564,499       1,560,998       1,560,998       1,560,998       1,560,998  
Capital Surplus
    1,458,700       1,440,633       1,440,777       1,440,910       1,440,258  
Capital Adjustments
    (2,509,364 )     (3,994,736 )     (3,983,929 )     (3,817,717 )     (3,870,288 )
Accumulated Comprehensive Income
    (31,480 )     10,879       (818 )     10,978       119,658  
Retained Earnings
    9,674,573       9,814,115       9,842,865       9,353,911       8,798,670  
Total Capital
    10,156,928       8,831,889       8,859,893       8,549,080       8,049,296  
                                         
(Unit: in millions of Won)
 
    For the first                
    half ended   For the year   For the year   For the year   For the year
    Jun. 30,   ended Dec. 31,   ended Dec. 31,   ended Dec. 31,   ended Dec 31,
Classification   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005
Sales
    6,337,376       11,784,835       11,936,382       11,856,009       11,877,272  
Operating Income
    747,949       1,113,389       1,433,722       1,756,228       1,659,883  
Ordinary Income
    734,029       560,045       1,274,725       1,574,460       1,376,429  
Net Income
    595,650       449,810       981,967       1,233,449       1,031,810  
— Basic earnings per share
    2,932       2,217       4,753       5,877       4,877  
— Diluted earnings per share
    2,817       2,217       4,753       5,870       4,871  
 
*   In accordance with Korean GAAP, the financial results of former KT Freetel are only reflected for the month of June 2009.
2. Summary of Financial Statements (Consolidated)
                                         
As of the end of December 31
(Unit: in millions of Won)
 
Classification   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004
Current Assets
    7,073,826       5,642,799       5,981,420       6,131,744       6,808,977  
• Quick Assets
    6,648,985       5,343,695       5,744,225       5,771,631       6,434,658  
• Inventory
    424,841       299,104       237,195       360,113       374,319  
Fixed Assets
    19,064,778       18,484,086       18,261,914       18,556,973       19,664,255  

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As of the end of December 31
(Unit: in millions of Won)
 
Classification   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004
• Investments
    546,000       470,195       533,947       792,669       913,844  
• Tangible assets
    15,188,631       15,288,002       15,167,429       15,087,032       15,721,455  
• Intangible assets
    1,474,238       1,735,323       1,959,591       2,133,199       2,184,689  
• Other non-current assets
    1,855,909       990,566       600,947       544,073       844,267  
Total Assets
    26,138,604       24,126,885       24,243,334       24,688,717       26,473,232  
Current Liabilities
    5,241,028       5,078,621       5,423,115       4,822,341       8,334,490  
Fixed Liabilities
    9,809,678       7,910,498       8,122,915       9,476,442       9,112,362  
Total Liabilities
    15,050,706       12,989,119       13,546,030       14,298,783       17,446,852  
Capital
    1,560,998       1,560,998       1,560,998       1,560,998       1,560,998  
Capital Surplus
    1,440,633       1,440,777       1,292,475       1,389,222       1,291,617  
Capital Adjustments
    (3,994,736 )     (3,983,929 )     (3,817,717 )     (3,868,078 )     (3,967,270 )
Accumulated Comprehensive Income
    10,879       142       5,772       (3,166 )     (1,782 )
Retained Earnings
    9,814,115       9,843,775       9,400,068       8,786,413       8,333,240  
Minority Interest
    2,256,009       2,276,003       2,267,252       2,518,213       1,809,577  
Total Capital
    11,087,898       11,137,766       10,697,304       10,389,934       9,026,380  
                                         
For the years ended December 31
(Unit: in millions of Won)
 
Classification   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004
Revenues
    19,644,543       18,660,082       17,824,880       17,155,455       17,068,371  
Operating Income
    1,427,762       1,745,341       2,383,376       2,430,942       2,480,532  
Income from continuing operations
    513,290       1,096,774       1,509,721       1,365,010       1,431,147  
Net Income
    513,290       1,170,978       1,509,717       1,360,036       1,431,147  
Consolidated Net Income
    449,810       1,056,227       1,291,863       1,085,450       1,282,216  
Number of consolidated companies
    33       28       23       21       13  

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IV. Auditors’ Opinion
1. Auditor
             
First quarter 2009   2008   2007   2006
Deloitte Anjin LLC
  Deloitte Anjin LLC   Deloitte Anjin LLC   KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp.
2. Audit (or Review) Opinion
         
Term   Audit (or Review) Opinion   Issues noted
First half 2009
    Not Applicable
First half 2008
    Not Applicable
2008
  Unqualified   Not Applicable
2007
  Unqualified   Not Applicable
3. Remuneration for Independent Non-Executive Auditors for the Past Three Fiscal Years
A. Audit Contracts
                         
(Unit: in million won, hours)
                    Total
Term   Auditor   Contents   Fee   Hours
First half of 2009
  Deloitte Anjin LLC   Quarterly and semi-annual review of financial statements     2,795       3,369  
 
      Semi-annual review of consolidated financial statements                
 
      Non-consolidated financial statements audit                
 
      Consolidated financial statements audit                
 
      Kaesong Branch Office audit                
 
      US GAAP financial statements semi-annual review                
 
      US GAAP financial statements audit                
2008
  Deloitte Anjin LLC   Quarterly and semi-annual review of financial statements     2,319       33,858  
 
      Semi-annual review of consolidated financial statements                
 
      Non-consolidated financial statements audit                
 
      Consolidated financial statements audit                
 
      Kaesong Branch Office audit                
 
      US GAAP financial statements semi-annual review                
 
      US GAAP financial statements audit                
2007
  Deloitte Anjin LLC   Quarterly and semi-annual review of financial statements     1,985       37,000  
 
      Semi-annual review of consolidated financial statements                
 
      Non-consolidated financial statements audit                
 
      Consolidated financial statements audit                
 
      US GAAP financial statements audit                
B. Non-audit service contracts

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Term   Date of contract   Contents   Period   Total Fee
2009
  March 2009   Review of SEC filing documents
(Form 20-F, annual report)
  — June 2009     45,000,000  
2008
  April 2008   Revision of SEC filing documents   — June 2008     85,000,000  
        — January 2009      
2007
           

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V. Board of Directors and Affiliated Companies
1. Overview of the Board of Directors and Committees under the Board
A. Matters on the Board of Directors
Currently our board of directors is comprised of three standing directors and seven outside directors. Also, we have established five committees within the board of directors: (i) Audit Committee, (ii) Outside Director Candidate Nominating Committee, (iii) Evaluation and Compensation Committee, (iv) Executive Committee and (v) Related-party Transaction Committee. The Board of directors can establish additional committees, if deemed necessary.
B. Major Activities of the Board of Directors
                                 
                Outside Directors
            Results   Paul C.   Jeong   Si-Chin       In-Man
    Meeting       of   Yi   Suk Koh   Kang   Joon Park   Song
Order   Date   Agenda   discussion   Voting Result
1
  Jan. 14   Appointment of Chairman of BOD and members of committees   Appointed   For   For   For   For   For
 
2
  Jan. 20   Proposal for merger with KT Freetel Co.,   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal for of issuance of exchangeable bonds   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal for closing of books of records   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal for appointments of members of Outside Director Nominating Committee   Members appointed   For   For   For   For   For
 
3
  Jan. 22   Approval of Financial Statements of the 27th Term   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Business Report of the 27th Term   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Plan for issuance of bonds for the first half year   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
4
  Feb. 6   Approval on nominated candidate for standing directors   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal on remuneration standards and payment methods for the President and Executive Directors   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Approval of the proposal for limit on remuneration of Directors for 2009   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Approval of Financial Statements of the 27th Term   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Business Report of the 27th Term   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Report on operational condition of internal accounting management system of Fiscal Year 2008   Original proposal received   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Convocation of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of 27th Term   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Report on validity of the Audit Committee   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For

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                Outside Directors
            Results   Paul C.   Jeong   Si-Chin       In-Man
    Meeting       of   Yi   Suk Koh   Kang   Joon Park   Song
Order   Date   Agenda   discussion   Voting Result
5
  Feb. 24   Proposal for amendment of articles of incorporation   Original proposal approved   Absent   For   For   For   For
 
    Convocation of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders   Original proposal approved   Absent   For   For   For   For
 
    2009 Management plan   Original proposal approved   Absent   For   For   For   For
 
    Disposal of treasury shares for payment of long-term incentives   Original proposal approved   Absent   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal to withhold payment of incentives to former CEO   Original proposal approved   Absent   For   For   For   For
 
    Report on operational condition of internal accounting management system of Fiscal Year 2007 (prepared by the Audit Committee)   Original proposal received   Absent   For   For   For   For
 
*   Choon-Ho Lee, E.Han Kim, Jeung-Soo Huh were newly elected as outside directors at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on March 6, 2009
                                             
                Outside Directors
                    Jeong   Si-       In-   Choon-       Jeung
            Results   Paul   Suk   Chin   Joon   Man   Ho   E.Han   -Soo
    Meeting       of   C. Yi   Koh   Kang   Park   Song   Lee   Kim   Huh
Order   Date   Agenda   discussion   Voting Result
6
  Mar.6, 2009   Appointments of Chairman of BOD and members of committees   Appointed   For   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Shareholder value enhancement plan   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
*   Paul C. Yi resigned as our outside director on March 6, 2009
                                         
                Outside Directors
                    Jeong                   Jeung-
            Results   E.Han   Suk   Si-Chin   Joon   In-Man   Choon-   Soo
    Meeting       of   Kim   Koh   Kang   Park   Song   Ho Lee   Huh
Order   Date   Agenda   discussion   Voting Result
7
  Mar.27, 2009   Proposal for equity investment to KTSC   Original proposal approved   For   Absent   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Plan for amendments of BOD and committee regulations   Original proposal approved   For   Absent   For   For   For   For   For

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                Outside Directors
                    Jeong                   Jeung-
            Results   E.Han   Suk   Si-Chin   Joon   In-Man   Choon-   Soo
    Meeting       of   Kim   Koh   Kang   Park   Song   Ho Lee   Huh
Order   Date   Agenda   discussion   Voting Result
8
  May 7, 2009   Proposal for amendment of executive directors committee   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Payment of long-term incentives   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Report on statement of accounts for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal for organization and operation plan of the corporate governance enhancement committee   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
9
  May 20, 2009   Proposal on disposal of treasury shares for the issue of EB and exchange of merger price   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
    Proposal on classification, number and remuneration limit of executive officers   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
 
10
  Jun. 1, 2009   Report on announcement of merger completion between KT and KT Freetel   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For   For   For
C. Committees within the Board of Directors
(1) Status of committees within the Board of Directors
                 
        Name       Note
        (Jan.14~Mar.6   Purpose of Establishment and   (As of March 6,
Title   Organization   ‘09)   Authority   2009)
Evaluation and Compensation Committee
  5 Outside Directors   3 Outside Directors   Matters on management agreement with the president and assessment of president   4 Outside Directors
    Jeong Suk Koh     Jeong Suk Koh
    (Chairperson)     (Chairperson)
    Si-Chin Kang     In-Man Song
    In-Man Song     Choon Ho Lee
          Jeung Soo Huh
Executive Committee
  3 Standing Directors   Suk-Chae Lee   Management and financial matters authorized by the Board of Directors   Suk-Chae Lee
    (Chairperson)     (Chairperson)
    Jeong-Soo Suh     Sang Hoon Lee
    Jong-Lok Yoon*     Hyun-Myung Pyo
Related-party Transaction Committee
  4 Outside Directors   4 Outside Directors   Internal transactions that require resolution by the Board of Directors as stipulated by the ‘Antitrust Regulation and Fair Trade Law’ and ‘Securities and Exchange Act’   Joon Park
    Paul C.Yi     (Chairperson)
    (Chairperson)     Jeong Suk Koh
    Jeong Suk Koh     Choon Ho Lee
    Joon Park     Jeung Soo Huh
    In-Man Song      
Corporate Governance Committee
  5 Outside Directors, 1 Standing Director     Enhancement of corporate governance   E.Han Kim
        (Chairperson),
        Jeong Suk Koh,
        Si-Chin Kang,
        Joon Park,
        Choon Ho Lee,
        Hyun-Myung Pyo

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        Name       Note
        (Jan.14~Mar.6   Purpose of Establishment and   (As of March 6,
Title   Organization   ‘09)   Authority   2009)
Outside Director Candidate Recommendation Committee
  See V. Management and Affiliated Companies  
  1. Overview of the Board of Directors and Committees under the Board  
 
D. Independence of Directors
 
Audit Committee
  See V. Management and Affiliated Companies  
  B. Audit Committee    
 
*   resigned as of January 22, 2009
(2) Main activities of committees
  (a)   Evaluation and Compensation Committee
                     
            Independent and Non-Executive Directors
            Jeong Suk        
            Koh   Si-Chin Kang   In-Man Song
            Attendance   Attendance   Attendance
Meeting       Results   100%   100%   100%
Date   Agenda   on discussion   Voting Result
Feb.4, 2009
  Proposal for remuneration standards and payment methods for the president and standing directors   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
  Proposal for limit on remuneration of directors   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
  Results of 2008 CEO management assessment   Request for revision   Against   Against   Against
 
  Proposal for president’s management index   Conditional approval   Conditional approval   Conditional approval   Conditional approval
 
Feb.6, 2009
  Results of 2008 CEO management assessment   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
Feb. 18, 2009
  Proposal for payment of long-term incentives   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
  Proposal to withhold payment of incentives to former CEO   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
Feb. 24, 2009
  2009 CEO management goal   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
*   On March 6, 2009, new committee members were elected (Jeong Suk Koh, In-Man Song, Choon Ho Lee, Jeung Soo Huh)

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            Independent and Non-Executive Directors
            Jeong Suk   In-Man   Choon Ho   Jeung Soo
            Koh   Song   Lee   Huh
            Attendance   Attendance   Attendance   Attendance
Meeting       Results   100%   100%   100%   100%
Date   Agenda   of discussion   Voting Result
Apr. 29, 2009
  Payment of long-term incentives for fiscal year 2009   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For
 
  Plan for assessment of fiscal year 2009 performance indexes   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For
  (b)   Executive Committee
                     
            Executive Directors
            Suk-Chae   Jeong-Soo   Jong-Lok
            Lee   Suh   Yoon
            Attendance   Attendance   Attendance
Meeting       Results   100%   100%   100%
Date   Agenda   of discussion   Voting Result
Jan. 12, 2009
  Proposal for the establishment, relocation and closing of branch offices   Original proposal approved     For   For
 
Feb. 16, 2009
  Plan for issuance of bonds for the first half year   Original proposal approved   For   For  
 
Feb. 24, 2009
  Plan for relocation of branch offices   Original proposal approved   For   For  
 
May 6, 2009
  Proposal for renaming and relocation of branch offices   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
 
Jun. 1, 2009
  Proposal for establishment, renaming and closure of branch offices   Original proposal approved   For   For   For
  (c)   Corporate Governance Committee
                             
            Independent and Non-Executive Directors
            E.Han   Jeong   Si-Chin   Joon   Choon-
            Kim   Suk Koh   Kang   Park   Ho Lee
            Attendance   Attendance   Attendance   Attendance   Attendance
Meeting       Results   100%   100%   100%   100%   100%
Date   Agenda   of discussion   Voting Result
May. 20, 2009
  Corporate governance benchmarks and related key issues   Original proposal approved   For   For   For   For   For
D. Independence of Directors
(1) Standards for appointment of directors
In order to ensure independency and transparency, the Outside Director Nominating Committee appoints outside director candidates to be nominated for election at the general meeting of shareholders. If necessary, the committee can appoint a research institution and establish a candidate nominating advisory council. Legally unqualified candidates are not nominated.

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(2) Background for candidate nomination
             
            Transaction with
            company/ Relationship
Outside Director   Reason for nomination   Acting committee   with major shareholders
Jeong Suk Koh
  Expertise in investment   Evaluation and compensation committee (Chairman), Related-party Transaction Committee   None
Choon-Ho Lee
  Expertise in media
business
  Evaluation and compensation committee (Chairman), Related-party Transaction Committee   None
Jeong Soo Huh
  Expertise in new and renewable energy   Evaluation and compensation committee (Chairman), Related-party Transaction Committee   None
(3) Separate committee established for nomination of outside director candidate
  Appointment of Members and Chairman of the Outside Director Candidate Nominating Committee (January 20, 2009)
         
Name   Outside Director   Note
Paul C. Yi
  O   At least half of the directors shall be Outside Directors (satisfied the requirement of Article 542-8 of the Commercial Code)
Jeong Suk Koh
  O  
Si-Chin Kang
  O  
In-Man Song
  O  
Joon Park
  O  
Jeong-Soo Suh
  X  
                                 
                                Executive
            Independent and Non-Executive Directors   Director
                Jeong Suk   Si-Chin   In-Man       Jeong-Soo
            Paul C. Yi   Koh   Kang   Song   Joon Park   Suh
            Attendance   Attendance   Attendance   Attendance   Attendance   Attendance
        Results   100%   100%   100%   100%   100%   100%
Meeting Date   Agenda   of discussion   Voting Result
Jan. 20
  Support plan for the recommendation of Outside Director candidates   Original proposal
approved
  For   For   For   For   For   For
 
Jan.29
  Appointment of outside director candidates   Original proposal
received
  For   For   For   For   For   For
 
Feb.4
  Final nomination of candidates for Outside Directors
— Choon-Ho Lee, Jeong-Soo Huh, E.Han Kim
  Advisory council
organized
  For   For   For   For   For   For

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2. Matters on Audit Procedure
A. Personal Information of Members of the Audit Committee (As of June 30, 2009)
     
Name   Experience
Si-Chin Kang
  — Master in Business Administration, Korea University
— Audit Committee, Standard Chartered First Bank
— Auditor, Catholic Education Foundation
In-Man Song
  — Ph.D in Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison
— IFRS Advisor, Financial Supervisory Service (present)
— Professor, Graduate School of Business Sungkyunkwan University
Joon Park
  — LL.M., Harvard Law School
— Attorney-at-law, Kim&Chang, Seoul, Korea
— Professor, College of Law, Seoul National University
E.Han Kim
  — Ph.D. in finance, State University of New York at Buffalo
— Independent Director and Chairman of board of directors, POSCO
— Endowed Chair Professor and Director of Financial Research Center, University of Michigan
B. Audit committee independence
We have established an audit committee within our BOD and its members are elected at the general meeting of shareholders. All four of our audit committee members are outside directors and three of them are financial experts. The audit committee functions independently to KT and is entitled to request for information on business matters and evaluate KT financial status.
             
            Transaction with
Outside           company/ Relationship
Director   Reason for nomination   Acting committee   with major shareholders
E.Han Kim
  Expertise in finance   Chairman, audit committee   None
Si-Chin Kang
  Expertise in finance   Audit committee (chairman)   None
In-Man Song
  Expertise in finance   Audit committee, evaluation and compensation committee   None
Joon Park
  Expertise in law   Audit committee, Related-party transaction committee   None
C. Audit committee main activities
             
Order   Date   Subject   Result of Discussion
First
  Jan.14, 2009   Appointment of the Chairman of the Audit Committee   Chairman appointed
 
      Agreement of appointments and dismissals of internal auditors   Original proposal approved
Second
  Jan.21, 2009   Report on approval of Financial Statements of the 27th Term   Original proposal received
 
      Report on Business Report of the 27th term   Original proposal received
 
      Report on final audit of fiscal year 2008   Original proposal received
Third
  Feb. 4, 2009   Approval of consolidated company’s independent auditor and remuneration for fiscal year 2008   Revision requested
 
      Report on operational condition of internal accounting management system of Fiscal Year 2008   Original proposal received
 
      Report on operational condition of internal accounting management system of Fiscal Year 2007 (prepared by Audit Committee)   Original proposal received
 
      Report on validity of audit committee   Original proposal received
 
      Report on 2008 audit results and 2009 audit plans   Original proposal received
Fourth
  Feb. 6, 2009   Approval of independent auditor and remuneration of consolidated companies for Fiscal Year 2008   Original proposal approved
Fifth
  Feb. 18, 2009   Report on agenda of 27th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and results on document examination   Original report received

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Order   Date   Subject   Result of Discussion
 
      Audit report for 27th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders   Original report received
 
      Written Opinion on operational status of internal compliance device of the Audit Committee   Reexamination requested
Sixth
  Feb. 24, 2009   Report on operational condition of internal accounting management system of Fiscal Year 2007 (prepared by Audit Committee)   Original report received
 
      Written Opinion on operational status of internal compliance device of the Audit Committee   Original report received
Seventh
  Mar. 20, 2009   Approval of remuneration to independent auditor for Fiscal Year 2009   Original proposal approved
 
      Approval of independent auditor and remuneration of consolidated companies for Fiscal Year 2009   Original proposal approved
 
      Report on consolidated financial statements audit
for fiscal year 2008
  Original report received
 
      Report on agenda of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and results on document examination   Original report received
3. Matters on Shareholder’s Exercise of Voting Right
A. Adoption of Cumulative Voting System
          Automatic introduction of the cumulative voting system following the completion of the privatization process in 2002.
B. Adoption of the Written Voting System or Electronic Voting
          Adoption of the written voting system in accordance with the changes in the Articles of Incorporation at the 23rd General Meeting of Shareholders (March 11, 2005)
C. Exercise of Minority Shareholders’ Rights
          The minority shareholders’ rights were exercised most recently at the 24th General Meeting of Shareholders in 2006.
24th General Meeting of Shareholders (March 10, 2006)
                 
    Contents of the            
    Minority            
Shareholder   Shareholder’s Right   Purpose of Exercise   Result   Note
Jai Sik Ji and others
  Shareholder proposal on the subject matter of the general meeting of shareholders   Recommendation of Outside Director candidates who will also be members of the Audit Committee   Candidates recommended through shareholder proposals failed to be appointed at the General Meeting of Shareholders (cumulative voting)   Article 191-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act
 
Jai Sik Ji and others
  Request for
cumulative voting
  Request for cumulative voting for appointment of Outside Director candidates who will also be members of the Audit Committee   Candidates recommended through shareholder proposals failed to be appointed at the General Meeting of Shareholders (cumulative voting)   Article 191-18 of the Securities and Exchange Act

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4. Affiliated companies
(As of June 30, 2009)
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VI. Management and Employees
1. Remuneration to Executive Officers
A. Remuneration paid to Directors (including Outside Directors) and Members of the Audit Committee (Auditors)
                                                 
                            (Unit: in hundred millions of Won)
            Amount Approved by   Average            
    Total   the General Meeting of   Amount Paid   Fair Value of        
Category   Amount Paid   Shareholders   per Person   Stock Option   Weight   Reference
3 Standing Directors
    4.26       45       1.42                    
7 Outside Directors
    2.1             0.3                    
 
*   Performance-based compensation made at year end.
B. Grant and Exercise of Stock Option
                                                         
As of June 30, 2009   (Unit: Won, shares)
            Shares to                        
            be given                        
        Date of   upon   Type of   Changed Volume       Period for   Exercise
Holder   Position   Grant   exercise   Share   Granted   Exercised   Revoked   Unexercised   Exercise   Price
Woo Sik Kim
  Standing Director   3/25/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     4,171               4,171     3/25/2005 to 3/24/2010     62,814  
Won Pyo Hong
  Standing Director   3/25/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     4,171               4,171     3/25/2005 to 3/24/2010     62,814  
Min Hee Lee
  Standing Director   3/25/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     4,171               4,171     3/25/2005 to 3/24/2010     62,814  
Ju-Young Song
  Standing Director   3/25/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     4,171               4,171     3/25/2005 to 3/24/2010     62,814  
Lee-Sun Kim
  Standing Director   3/25/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     3,883               3,883     3/25/2005 to 3/24/2010     62,814  
Yong Kyung Lee
  Standing Director   12/26/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     300,000         46,900       253,100     12/27/2004 to 12/26/2009     70,000  
Tae-Won Chung
  Standing Director   12/26/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     100,000         54,855       45,145     12/27/2004 to 12/26/2009     70,000  
Young-Han Song
  Standing Director   12/26/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     60,000         31,283       28,717     12/27/2004 to 12/26/2009     70,000  
Ahn-Yong Choi
  Standing Director   12/26/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     60,000         27,830       32,170     12/27/2004 to 12/26/2009     70,000  
Hong-Sik Chun
  Standing Director   12/26/2002   Treasury Share   Common Share     100,000         87,500       12,500     12/27/2004 to 12/26/2009     70,000  
Jung-Eung Kim
  Outside Director   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     7,120         3,524       3,596     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Il-Chong Nam
  Outside Director   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     7,120         3,524       3,596     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Sung-Chul Jun
  Outside Director   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     7,120         3,524       3,596     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Young-Ju Cho
  Standing Director   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     43,154         2,345       40,809     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
In-Mu Huh
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     28,769           25,533       3,236     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Ju-Young Song
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     28,769           1,524       27,245     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Min-Hee Lee
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           1,173       20,404     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Su-Sung Jung
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           1,173       20,404     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Suh-Hwan Cho
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           1,173       20,404     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Hyun-Myung Pyo
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           1,173       20,404     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Hun-Chul Shin
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           19,779       1,798     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  

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            Shares to                        
            be given                        
        Date of   upon   Type of   Changed Volume       Period for   Exercise
Holder   Position   Grant   exercise   Share   Granted   Exercised   Revoked   Unexercised   Exercise   Price
Moon-Ho Lee
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           1,173       20,404     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Tae-Bum Roh
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           7,975       13,602     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Ki-Chul Kim
  Executive Officer   9/8/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577           1,173       20,404     9/9/2005 to 9/8/2010     41,711  
Hyun-June Chang
  Standing Director   9/16/2003   Treasury Share   Common Share     5,200         2,200       3,000     9/17/2005 to 9/16/2010     57,000  
Hui-Chang Roh
  Standing Director   2/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     60,000         16,847       43,153     2/5/2007 to 2/4/2012     54,600  
Hong-Ki Kim
  Outside Director   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     6,976               6,976     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Jae-Chul Lee
  Outside Director   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     6,976               6,976     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Ki-Kwon Doh
  Outside Director   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     6,976               6,976     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Duk-Nam Hwang
  Outside Director   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     6,976               6,976     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Hoon Han
  Executive Officer   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577         5,967       15,610     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Young-Do Hong
  Executive Officer   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577         3,736       17,841     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Tae-Kun Kim
  Executive Officer   3/4/2005   Treasury Share   Common Share     21,577         3,736       17,841     3/5/2007 to 3/4/2012     42,684  
Total
            1,093,070         355,620       737,450      
The weighted-average exercise price of the unexercised stock options: Won 57,476.
Remarks:
(1) Unexercised stock options of former KT Freetel and its respective exercising prices have been adjusted and incorporated in accordance with the exchange ratio stipulated in the merger agreement. (total of 319,665 shares have been added)
(2) Position is as of the date of the stock option grant.
(3) Difference between the number of shares granted and the number shares with stock option unexercised: due to adjustment of number of granted shares that are dependent on management results and duration of continuous service
2. Current Status of Employees
                                                 
(As of June 30, 2009)   (Unit: persons, in millions of Won)
                    Average Years   Total        
Number of Employees *   in Continuous   Payroll for first   Average Payroll    
Regular   Other   Total   Service   half   per Person   Note
36,587
    220       36,807       19.2       1,003,787       28.28        
1)    Number of employees is as of end of June 2009 (excluding directors)
2)    Former KT Freetel employee payroll has been reflected for the month of June
3)    Average payroll per person has been calculated based on the average number of employees for the first half of 2009 (35,489 persons)

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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.
         
  Dated: September 17, 2009
KT Corporation
 
 
 
 
  By:   /s/ Thomas Bum Joon Kim    
  Name:   Thomas Bum Joon Kim   
  Title:   Managing Director   
 
         
     
  By:   /s/ Young Jin Kim    
  Name:   Young Jin Kim   
  Title:   Director