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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 150 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.

Leadership

At SK, our companies share a common goal to build businesses and teams that drive economic growth and deliver value for society. 

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Tae-won Chey

Chairman
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SUPEX Council
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SK Management System

History

For over 70 years, SK has grown through innovative changes, long-term partnerships, and a commitment to social value.

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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.

SK Brochure

The SK brochure is SK’s annual report on significant milestones from the past year — and SK’s passionate commitment to the road ahead.

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What We Do in the U.S.

Powering AI and Advanced Computing 

SK companies deliver the infrastructure required for AI. They provide the world’s most advanced memory solutions to enable faster data processing for AI. They also produce next-generation materials that can improve the performance and lower the energy consumption of AI servers. 

Strengthening America’s Energy Systems 

SK companies strengthen America’s energy sector through operations and investments that span the full energy spectrum, including LNG, advanced battery production, energy storage, and next-generation nuclear power. 

Advancing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Innovation 

SK companies advance pharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing in the United States. With U.S.-based operations, SK produces active pharmaceutical ingredients and treatments for complex conditions to improve patient outcomes. 

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SK Battery America, part of SK On, manufactures advanced batteries in Commerce, Ga.
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Solidigm, an SK hynix subsidiary, develops memory solutions in Rancho Cordova, Calif.
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Absolics, an SKC subsidiary, develops glass substrates for the semiconductor industry in Covington, Ga.

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