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SK Group, South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate, is a global technology and industrial leader that delivers innovations, products, and services across the Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, energy, and life sciences ecosystems. 

Headquartered in Seoul, SK has a diverse portfolio of businesses and investments with over 175 affiliate companies and over 100,000 employees worldwide.

Across America, SK companies provide thousands of U.S. jobs and are committed to U.S.  manufacturing of advanced technologies, strengthening energy reliability, and supporting innovation in industries that will shape the future of the global economy. SK’s long-term investments enhance America’s capabilities, competitiveness, and resilience.

SK founded as Sunkyung Textile 1953

1953: The history of SK began with the founding of Sunkyung Textile amidst the ruins of the Korean War.

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2012: SK welcomed Hynix into the family, establishing a third growth axis in 'semiconductors' following energy, chemicals, and ICT.

SK On Battery Cell

2021: SK Innovation launches SK On through a spin-off of the battery business.

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Across America, SK is investing in businesses critical to the U.S. and global economies.