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KT CORP (KT)

6-K 2023-05-24 For: 2023-05-24
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OFFOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2023

Commission File Number 1-14926

KT Corporation

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

90, Buljeong-ro,

Bundang-gu,Seongnam-si,

Gyeonggi-do,

Korea

(Address ofprincipal 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  ☑            Form 40-F  ☐

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):  ☐

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):  ☐

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  ☐            No  ☑

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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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: May 24, 2023
KT Corporation
By: /s/ Seunghoon Chi
Name: Seunghoon Chi
Title: Vice President
By: /s/ Sanghyun Cho
Name: Sanghyun Cho
Title: Director
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KT Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated InterimFinancial Statements

March 31, 2023 and 2022

ATTACHMENT: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT

KT Corporation

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KT Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

March 31, 2023 and 2022 Page(s)
Report on Review of Interim Financial Statements 1 - 2
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position 3 - 4
Consolidated Interim Statements of Profit or Loss 5
Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income 6
Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity 7 - 10
Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows 11 - 12
Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 13 - 77
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Independent Auditor’s Review Report

[English Translation of Independent Auditor’s Review Report Originally Issued in Korean on May 15, 2023]

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of KT Corporation.

Reviewed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

We have reviewed the accompanying Consolidated Interim financial statements of KT Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”).The Consolidated Interim financial statements consist of the consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2023, and the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023, all expressed in Korean won, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these Consolidated Interim financial statements in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (“K-IFRS”) No. 1034 Interim Financial Reporting, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of Consolidated Interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the accompanying Consolidated Interim financial statements based on our reviews.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the Review Standards for Quarterly and Semi-annual Financial Statements established by the Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of Korea. A review of Consolidated Interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Korean Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our reviews, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying Consolidated Interim financial statements referred to above are not presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with K-IFRS.

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Other Matters

The accompanying Consolidated Interim statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 for comparative purpose, were reviewed by other auditors, whose report thereon dated May 16, 2022, expressed that nothing came to their attention that caused them to believe that those Consolidated Interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 were not prepared fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with K-IFRS No.1034 Interim Financial Reporting.

The consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022, and the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, which are not accompanying this report, were audited by other auditors, whose report thereon dated March 8, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion. The accompanying statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022, presented for comparative purposes, is not different from that audited by other auditors in all material respects.

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Seoul, Korea

May 15, 2023

Notice to Readers<br><br><br><br> <br>This review report is effective as of May 15, 2023, the<br>auditor’s review report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances may have occurred between the auditor’s review report date and the time the auditor’s review report is read. Such events or circumstances could significantly<br>affect the financial statements and may result in modifications to the auditor’s review report.

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Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(in millions of Korean won) Notes March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4 ~~W~~ 2,109,228 ~~W~~ 2,449,062
Trade and other receivables, net 4, 5 5,579,824 6,098,072
Other financial assets 4, 6 1,433,001 1,322,452
Current tax assets 1,181 1,543
Inventories, net 7 779,582 709,191
Other current assets 8 2,299,046 2,101,212
Total current assets 12,201,862 12,681,532
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables, net 4, 5 1,344,839 1,491,046
Other financial assets 4, 6 2,644,940 2,501,484
Property and equipment, net 9 14,562,195 14,772,179
Right-of-use<br>assets 16 1,272,623 1,280,334
Investment properties, net 9 1,973,167 1,933,358
Intangible assets, net 9 3,068,480 3,129,833
Investments in associates and joint ventures 10 1,493,113 1,480,722
Deferred tax assets 588,258 578,443
Net defined benefit assets 14 264,034 311,142
Other non-current assets 8 800,926 820,608
Total non-current assets 28,012,575 28,299,149
Total assets ~~W~~ 40,214,437 ~~W~~ 40,980,681

(Continued)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position (Continued)

March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(in millions of Korean won) Notes March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4, 11 ~~W~~ 6,424,709 ~~W~~ 7,333,165
Borrowings 4, 12 2,224,166 1,827,042
Other financial liabilities 4, 6 14,567 8,791
Current tax liabilities 150,610 232,382
Provisions 13 108,841 109,133
Deferred income 54,527 55,737
Other current liabilities 8 1,187,370 1,133,018
Total current liabilities 10,164,790 10,699,268
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4, 11 833,591 1,064,099
Borrowings 4, 12 8,352,924 8,179,643
Other financial liabilities 4, 6 418,651 412,650
Net defined benefit liabilities 14 55,644 51,654
Provisions 13 99,011 91,233
Deferred income 19 163,489 165,186
Deferred tax liabilities 1,051,645 967,650
Other non-current liabilities 8 922,712 934,575
Total non-current liabilities 11,897,667 11,866,690
Total liabilities 22,062,457 22,565,958
Equity attributable to owners of the Controlling Company
Share capital 1,564,499 1,564,499
Share premium 1,440,258 1,440,258
Retained earnings 17 14,008,280 14,257,343
Accumulated other comprehensive income (9,455 ) (77,776 )
Other components of equity 18 (646,194 ) (572,152 )
16,357,388 16,612,172
Non-controlling interests 1,794,592 1,802,551
Total equity 18,151,980 18,414,723
Total liabilities and equity ~~W~~ 40,214,437 ~~W~~ 40,980,681

(Concluded)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Interim Statements of Profit or Loss

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Three-Month Period Ended March 31
(in millions of Korean won, except per share amounts) Notes 2023 2022
Operating revenue 19 ~~W~~ 6,443,676 ~~W~~ 6,277,700
Operating expenses 20 5,957,571 5,651,081
Operating profit 486,105 626,619
Other income 21 68,986 62,697
Other expenses 21 60,237 51,156
Finance income 22 173,334 160,521
Finance costs 22 226,781 152,844
Share of net losses of associates and joint ventures 10 (3,805 ) (3,645 )
Profit before income tax expense 437,602 642,192
Income tax expense 127,974 186,797
Profit for the period ~~W~~ 309,628 ~~W~~ 455,395
Profit attributable to:
Owners of the Controlling Company: ~~W~~ 296,614 ~~W~~ 409,825
Non-controlling interest: 13,014 45,570
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the Controlling Company during theperiod (in Korean won): 24
Basic earnings per share ~~W~~ 1,159 ~~W~~ 1,738
Diluted earnings per share 1,158 1,736

See accompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Three-Month Period Ended<br>March 31
(in millions of Korean won) Notes 2023 2022
Profit for the period ~~W~~ 309,628 ~~W~~ 455,395
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liabilities 14 (5,410 ) (480 )
Share of remeasurement of the net defined benefit liabilities of associates and joint<br>ventures 1,068 (2 )
Gain (loss) on valuation of equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive<br>income 6 72,817 (986 )
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
Valuation gain on cash flow hedges 6 56,596 27,832
Other comprehensive income from cash flow hedges reclassified to profit or loss (67,025 ) (33,283 )
Share of other comprehensive income from associates and joint ventures 8,839 (4,933 )
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 7,477 4,837
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 74,362 (7,015 )
Total comprehensive income for the period ~~W~~ 383,990 ~~W~~ 448,380
Total comprehensive income is attributable to:
Owners of the Controlling Company ~~W~~ 365,523 ~~W~~ 402,060
Non-controlling interests 18,467 46,320

See accompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Attributable to owners of the Controlling Company
(in millions of Korean won) Notes Share<br><br><br>capital Share<br><br><br>premium Retained<br><br><br>earnings Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Othercomponentsof equity Total Non-controllinginterest Total<br><br><br>equity
Balance as of January 1, 2022 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 13,287,390 ~~W~~ 117,469 ~~W~~ (1,433,080 ) ~~W~~ 14,976,536 ~~W~~ 1,590,625 ~~W~~ 16,567,161
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 409,825 409,825 45,570 455,395
Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities 14 (304 ) (304 ) (176 ) (480 )
Share of remeasurement of the net defined benefit liabilities of associates and joint<br>ventures (2 ) (2 ) (2 )
Share of other comprehensive loss of associates and joint ventures (3,180 ) (3,180 ) (1,753 ) (4,933 )
Valuation loss on cash flow hedge 6 (5,367 ) (5,367 ) (84 ) (5,451 )
Loss on valuation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (596 ) (596 ) (390 ) (986 )
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 1,684 1,684 3,153 4,837
Total comprehensive income for the period 409,519 (7,459 ) 402,060 —  46,320 448,380

(Continued)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements***.***

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Attributable to owners of the Controlling Company
(in millions of Korean won) Notes Share<br><br><br>capital Share<br><br><br>premium Retained<br><br><br>earnings Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Othercomponentsof equity Total Non- controllinginterest Total<br><br><br>equity
Transactions with owners
Dividends paid by the Controlling Company (450,393 ) (450,393 ) (450,393 )
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest of<br>subsidiaries (26,407 ) (26,407 )
Effect of change in connection range 1,000 1,000
Change in ownership interest in subsidiaries 207 207 (1,360 ) (1,153 )
Appropriations of loss on disposal of treasury stock (11,577 ) 11,577
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock of subsidiaries 58,234 58,234
Others (4,084 ) (4,084 ) 1,109 (2,975 )
Subtotal (461,970 ) 7,700 (454,270 ) 32,576 (421,694 )
Balance as of March 31, 2022 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 13,234,939 ~~W~~ 110,010 ~~W~~ (1,425,380 ) ~~W~~ 14,924,326 ~~W~~ 1,669,521 ~~W~~ 16,593,847

(Continued)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Attributable to owners of the Controlling Company
(in millions of Korean won) Notes Share<br><br><br>capital Sharepremium Retainedearnings Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Othercomponentsof equity Total Non-<br><br><br>controllinginterest Total<br><br><br>equity
Balance as of January 1, 2023 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 14,257,343 ~~W~~ (77,776 ) ~~W~~ (572,152 ) ~~W~~ 16,612,172 ~~W~~ 1,802,551 ~~W~~ 18,414,723
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 296,614 296,614 13,014 309,628
Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities 14 (691 ) (691 ) (4,719 ) (5,410 )
Share of remeasurement of the net defined benefit liabilities of associates and joint<br>ventures 1,055 1,055 13 1,068
Share of other comprehensive loss of associates and joint ventures 6,237 6,237 2,602 8,839
Valuation loss on cash flow hedge 6 (9,997 ) (9,997 ) (432 ) (10,429 )
Gain on valuation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 224 72,421 72,645 172 72,817
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (340 ) (340 ) 7,817 7,477
Total comprehensive income for the period 297,202 68,321 365,523 18,467 383,990

(Continued)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Attributable to owners of the Controlling Company
(in millions of Korean won) Notes Share<br><br><br>capital Share<br><br><br>premium Retained<br><br><br>earnings Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Othercomponentsof equity Total Non-<br><br><br>controllinginterest Total<br><br><br>equity
Transactions with owners
Dividends paid by the Controlling Company (501,843 ) (501,843 ) (501,843 )
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest of<br>subsidiaries (24,441 ) (24,441 )
Change in ownership interest in subsidiaries 741 741 (2,994 ) (2,253 )
Appropriations of loss on disposal of treasury stock (44,422 ) 44,422
Acquisition of treasury stock (121,975 ) (121,975 ) (121,975 )
Others 2,770 2,770 1,009 3,779
Subtotal (546,265 ) (74,042 ) (620,307 ) (26,426 ) (646,733 )
Balance as of March 31, 2023 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 14,008,280 ~~W~~ (9,455 ) ~~W~~ (646,194 ) ~~W~~ 16,357,388 ~~W~~ 1,794,592 ~~W~~ 18,151,980

(Concluded)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Three-Month Period Ended March 31
(in millions of Korean won) Notes 2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 25 ~~W~~ 1,060,791 ~~W~~ 891,421
Interest paid (108,887 ) (64,688 )
Interest received 85,084 69,082
Dividends received 2,850 47,018
Income tax paid (125,609 ) (106,750 )
Net cash inflow from operating activities 914,229 836,083
Cash flows from investing activities
Collection of loans 11,246 12,539
Disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 45,678 80,601
Disposal of financial assets at amortized cost 236,071 176,623
Disposal of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 300 89,064
Disposal of investments in associates and joint ventures 1,050 888
Disposal of property, equipment and investment properties 8,640 94,480
Disposal of intangible assets 1,814 51
Disposal of<br>right-of-use assets 364 276
Disposal of derivatives 4,888
Loans granted (11,293 ) (12,523 )
Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (7,974 ) (130,074 )
Acquisition of financial assets at amortized cost (380,501 ) (295,877 )
Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (584 )
Acquisition of investments in associates and joint ventures (10,136 ) (156,780 )
Acquisition of property and equipment and investment properties (1,040,575 ) (995,194 )
Acquisition of intangible assets (370,747 ) (351,364 )
Acquisition of<br>right-of-use assets (416 ) (1,047 )
Acquisition of derivatives (43 )
Decrease in cash due to business combination (3,134 ) (335 )
Net cash outflow from investing activities (1,514,725 ) (1,489,299 )

(Continued)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Three-Month Period Ended March 31
(in millions of Korean won) Notes 2023 2022
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 1,043,904 977,787
Cash inflow from consolidated capital transactions 1,040
Cash inflow from other financing activities 75 75
Repayments of borrowings (571,569 ) (568,652 )
Decrease in finance lease liabilities (89,366 ) (95,066 )
Acquisition of treasury stock (121,975 )
Cash outflow from consolidated equity transaction (2,407 )
Net cash inflow from financing activities 258,662 315,184
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents 2,000 660
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (339,834 ) (337,372 )
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of the period 2,449,062 3,019,592
End of the period ~~W~~ 2,109,228 ~~W~~ 2,682,220

(Concluded)

Seeaccompanying notes to the consolidated interim financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

1. General Information

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by KT Corporation, the “Controlling company” as defined under Korean IFRS 1110 Consolidated Financial Statements, by consolidating 84 subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) including BC Card Co., Ltd., etc. as described in Note 1.2

1.1 The Controlling Company

The Controlling Company, in accordance with the Korea Telecommunications Corporation Act, was established as a 100% government-invested institution on January 1, 1982, when it comprehensively succeeded the telegraph and telephone business from the Korea Communications Commission (former Ministry of Information and Communication) to promote management of public telecommunications business and communication technology, and to contribute to improvement of public welfare. After its establishment, the Controlling Company has been operating in public telecommunications business through a nationwide business network including headquarters and business departments. The address of the registered headquarter is 90, Buljeong-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, Korea.

On October 1, 1997, the Controlling Company was converted into a government-invested institution pursuant to the Act on Management Structure Improvement and Privatization of Public Enterprises and was listed on the KRX stock market which was established by the Korea Exchange. On May 29, 1999, the Controlling Company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange by issuing a stock depository certificate containing newly issued 24,282,195 shares of common stock along with 20,813,311 shares held by the government. On July 2, 2001, a stock depositary certificate containing 55,502,161 stocks held by the government was additionally issued and listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

In 2002, the Controlling Company acquired the entire shares previously held by the government in accordance with the Korean government’s public enterprise privatization plan. As of March 31, 2023, the Korean government does not own any shares in the Controlling Company.

1.2 Consolidated Subsidiaries

(1) The consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

Controlling Interest ^1^(%)
Subsidiary Type of business Location March 31,2023 December 31,2022 Closing month
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. Public telephone maintenance Korea 92.4% 92.4% December
KT Submarine Co., Ltd. ^2,4^ Submarine cable construction and maintenance Korea 32.9% 32.9% December
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. Security service Korea 86.8% 86.8% December
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. ^4^ Data communication Korea 73.0% 73.0% December
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. Opening services of fixed line Korea 67.3% 67.3% December

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As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

Controlling Interest ^1^(%)
Subsidiary Type of business Location March 31,2023 December 31,2022 Closing month
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. Opening services of fixed line Korea 77.3 % 77.3 % December
KT Commerce Inc. B2C, B2B service Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.3 Investment fund Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.4 Investment fund Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.5 Investment fund Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
BC-VP Strategic Investment Fund No.1 Investment fund Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
BC Card Co., Ltd. Credit card business Korea 69.5 % 69.5 % December
VP Inc. ^4^ Payment security service for credit card, others Korea 69.7 % 69.7 % December
H&C Network Call center for financial sectors Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
BC Card China Co., Ltd. Software development and data processing China 100.0 % 100.0 % December
INITECH Co., Ltd. ^4^ Internet banking ASP and security solutions Korea 63.1 % 61.3 % December
Smartro Co., Ltd. VAN (Value Added Network) business Korea 64.5 % 64.5 % December
KTDS Co., Ltd. ^4^ System integration and maintenance Korea 95.6 % 95.6 % December
KT M&S Co., Ltd. PCS distribution Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
GENIE Music Corporation ^3,4^ Online music production and distribution Korea 36.0 % 36.0 % December
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd. ^4^ Telecommunication facility maintenance Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd. ^4^ Telecommunication facility maintenance Korea 98.4 % 98.4 % December
KT Skylife ^4^ Satellite TV Korea 50.2 % 50.2 % December
Skylife TV Co., Ltd. TV contents provider Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Estate Inc. Residential building development and supply Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Investment Management Inc. Asset management, real estate and consulting services Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
NEXR Co., Ltd. Cloud system implementation Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KTGDH Co., Ltd. Data center development and related service Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Sat Co., Ltd. Satellite communication business Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Nasmedia, Co., Ltd.^2,4^ Solution provider and IPTV advertisement sales business Korea 44.0 % 44.0 % December
KT Sports Co., Ltd. Management of sports teams Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Music Contents Fund No.2 Music and contents investment business Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT-Michigan Global Content Fund Content investment business Korea 88.6 % 88.6 % December
KTCS Corporation ^2,4^ Database and online information provider Korea 34.1 % 34.1 % December
KTIS Corporation ^2,4^ Database and online information provider Korea 33.3 % 33.3 % December
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. Special category telecommunications operator and sales of communication device Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Investment Co., Ltd. Financing business for new technology Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
PlayD Co., Ltd. Advertising agency Korea 70.4 % 70.4 % December
Next Connect PFV Residential building development and supply Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Rwanda Networks Ltd. Network installation and management Rwanda 51.0 % 51.0 % December
AOS Ltd. System integration and maintenance Rwanda 51.0 % 51.0 % December
KT Japan Co., Ltd. Foreign investment business and local counter work Japan 100.0 % 100.0 % December

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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

Controlling Interest ^1^(%)
Subsidiary Type of business Location March 31,2023 December 31,2022 Closing month
East Telecom LLC Wireless/fixed line internet business Uzbekistan 91.6 % 91.6 % December
KT America, Inc. Foreign investment business and local counter work USA 100.0 % 100.0 % December
PT. BC Card Asia Pacific Software development and supply Indonesia 99.9 % 99.9 % December
KT Hongkong Telecommunications Co., Ltd. Fixed line telecommunication business Hong Kong 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Korea Telecom Singapore Pte. Ltd. Foreign investment business and local counter work Singapore 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Texnoprosistem LLC Fixed line internet business Uzbekistan 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Nasmedia Thailand Co., Ltd. Internet advertising solution Thailand 99.9 % 99.9 % December
KT Huimangjieum Manufacturing Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
K-REALTY RENTAL HOUSING REIT 3 Residential building Korea 88.6 % 88.6 % December
Storywiz Co., Ltd. Contents and software development and supply Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. Telecommunication facility construction and<br><br><br>maintenance Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd. Data communication service and data<br><br><br>communication construction business Korea 90.9 % 90.9 % December
KHS Corporation Operation and maintenance of facilities Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Lolab Co., Ltd. Truck transportation and trucking<br><br><br>arrangement business Korea 79.8 % 79.8 % December
HCN Co., Ltd. Cable television service Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Millie Seojae ^3^ Book contents service Korea 38.6 % 38.6 % December
KT ES Pte. Ltd. Foreign investment business Singapore 57.6 % 57.6 % December
Epsilon Global Communications<br><br><br>PTE. Ltd. Network service industry Singapore 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Epsilon Telecommunications<br><br><br>(SP) PTE. Ltd. Fixed line telecommunication business Singapore 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Epsilon Telecommunications<br><br><br>(US) PTE. Ltd. Fixed line telecommunication business Singapore 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Epsilon Telecommunications Limited Fixed line telecommunication business UK 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Epsilon Telecommunications<br><br><br>(HK) Limited Fixed line telecommunication business Hong Kong 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Epsilon US Inc. Fixed line telecommunication business USA 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Epsilon Telecommunications<br><br><br>(BG) EOOD Employee support service Bulgaria 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Nasmedia-KT Alpha Future Growth<br><br><br>Strategic Investment Fund Investment fund Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Strategic Investment Fund 6 Investment fund Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Altimedia Corporation Software development and delivery Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Altimidia B.V.(formerly Alticast B.V.) Software development and delivery Netherlands 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Altimidia Vietnam<br><br><br>(formerly Alticast Company Limited) Software development and delivery Vietnam 100.0 % 100.0 % December
BCCARD VIETNAM LTD. Software sales business Vietnam 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KTP SERVICES INC. Fixed line telecommunication business Philippines 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT RUS LLC Foreign investment business Russia 100.0 % 100.0 % December
Hangang Real Estate Investment Trust No. 24 Investment fund Korea 75.0 % 75.0 % December
KT DX Vietnam Company Limited Software development Vietnam 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KT Cloud Co., Ltd Information telecommunication business Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December

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As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

Controlling Interest ^1^(%)
Subsidiary Type of business Location March 31,2023 December 31,2022 Closing month
Pocheon Jeonggyori Development Co., Ltd. Residential building development Korea 80.9 % 80.9 % December
PT CRANIUM ROYAL ADITAMA Software development Indonesia 67.0 % 67.0 % December
KT Primorye IDC LLC Data processing and associated service delivery Russia 99.0 % 99.0 % December
Juice Inc.^3,4^ Online information provider/Software development and delivery Korea 42.6 % 41.2 % December
open cloud lab Co., Ltd<br><br><br>(formerly SPARK AND ASSOCIATES INC.) IT consulting service and Telecommunication equipment sales Korea 100.0 % 100.0 % December
KD Living, Inc. Residential building management Korea 100.0 % 51.0 % December
KT HEALTHCARE VINA COMPANY LIMITED Medical service Vietnam 100.0 % December
^1^ Sum of the interests owned by the Controlling Company and subsidiaries.
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^2^ Although the Controlling Company owns less than 50% interest in Nasmedia, Co., Ltd., KT Submarine Co., Ltd.,<br>KTCS Corporation and KTIS Corporation, these entities are consolidated as the Controlling Company can exercise the majority of the voting rights in its decision-making process at all times considering voting patterns at previous shareholders’<br>meetings.
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^3^ Although the Controlling Company owns less than 50% interest in Millie Seojae, Juice Inc. and GENIE Music<br>Corporation, these entities are consolidated as the Controlling Company holds the majority of the voting right based on an agreement with other investors.
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^4^ The number of treasury stocks held by subsidiaries are deducted from the total number of shares when<br>calculating the controlling percentage interest.
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(2) Changes in Scope of Consolidation

Subsidiaries newly included/excluded in the consolidation during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023:

Changes Location Name of subsidiary Reason
Included Korea KD Living, Inc. Transferred
Included Vietnam KT HEALTHCARE VINA COMPANY LIMITED Newly established
Excluded United Arab Emirates Epsilon M E A General Trading LLC Liquidated
Excluded Korea Alpha DX Solution Co., Ltd. Merged
Excluded Korea KT Strategic Investment Fund No.2 Liquidated

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(3) Summarized information for consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and<br>for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, is as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 Three-month periods endedMarch 31, 2023
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Total assets Total liabilities Operatingrevenues ^3^ Profit (loss)for the period ^3^
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 56,791 ~~W~~ 55,817 ~~W~~ 19,652 ~~W~~ 915
KT Submarine Co., Ltd. 124,208 10,920 8,579 1,668
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 374,327 234,053 129,184 1,735
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. 395,650 154,683 107,385 3,771
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. 54,854 46,237 58,214 (237 )
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. 70,764 57,420 70,544 (627 )
BC Card Co., Ltd. ^1^ 5,005,024 3,452,246 953,163 (1,318 )
H&C Network ^1^ 87,064 4,715 6,826 508
Nasmedia Co., Ltd. ^1^ 468,772 230,668 32,105 2,857
KTDS Co., Ltd. ^1^ 343,860 171,359 162,891 9,764
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 252,209 200,680 173,184 555
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd. 45,095 26,044 23,779 2,919
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd. 44,046 25,899 23,670 1,553
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. ^1^ 1,307,738 461,661 254,787 7,645
KT Estate Inc. ^1^ 2,441,301 816,664 112,812 (1,228 )
KT GDH Co., Ltd. 12,196 1,559 1,122 174
KT Sat Co., Ltd. 683,149 94,135 42,289 7,693
KT Sports Co., Ltd. 29,411 24,468 8,239 (7,816 )
KT Music Contents Fund No.2 15,576 76 138 60
KT-Michigan Global Content Fund 2,355 11
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. 150,504 45,869 71,684 2,344
KT Investment Co., Ltd. ^1^ 109,916 82,962 12,884 2,782
KTCS Corporation ^1^ 392,439 205,476 214,943 4,111
KTIS Corporation 397,069 197,929 142,720 4,616
Next Connect PFV 645,811 299,276 (232 )
KT Japan Co., Ltd. ^1^ 1,950 3,193 697 66
KT America, Inc. 6,080 820 2,305 21
KT Rwanda Networks Ltd. ^2^ 128,808 282,389 8,257 (11,489 )
AOS Ltd. ^2^ 11,302 836 2,133 333
KT Hong Kong Telecommunications Co., Ltd. 10,745 4,830 4,666 53
KT Huimangjieum ^1^ 7,246 2,505 3,806 322
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. 82,689 36,141 21,229 (5,068 )
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd. ^1^ 960,848 236,794 110,404 5,457
Lolab Co., Ltd. 49,962 36,017 36,793 (3,900 )
East Telecom LLC ^1^ 45,558 21,825 7,334 2,271
KT ES Pte. Ltd. ^1^ 248,743 94,917 21,019 (1,387 )

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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 Three-month periods endedMarch 31, 2023
Total assets Total liabilities Operatingrevenues ^3^ Profit (loss)for the period ^3^
KTP SERVICES INC. 2,820 889 235 53
Altimedia Corporation ^1^ 42,886 14,691 8,299 (840 )
KT RUS LLC ^1^ 638 11 (332 )
KT DX Vietnam Company Limited 1,860 3 (13 )
KT Cloud Co., Ltd. ^1^ 1,309,567 196,369 148,682 9,939
KT Healthcare Vina Co., Ltd. 14,020 516 (47 )
^1^ As intermediate controlling companies, financial information from their consolidated financial statements is<br>presented.
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(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022 Three-month periods endedMarch 31, 2022
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Total assets Total liabilities Operatingrevenues ^3^ Profit (loss)for the period
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 47,734 ~~W~~ 47,498 ~~W~~ 18,492 ~~W~~ (736 )
KT Submarine Co., Ltd. 120,255 7,884 11,105 552
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 370,004 230,965 127,010 518
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. 406,236 172,211 131,965 6,874
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. 74,673 65,820 59,581 773
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. 80,450 66,479 69,148 2,046
BC Card Co., Ltd. ^1^ 5,666,075 4,109,200 902,223 43,692
H&C Network ^1^ 82,737 6,640 6,964 284
Nasmedia Co., Ltd. ^1^ 516,945 275,730 32,558 5,502
KTDS Co., Ltd. ^1^ 401,932 228,474 160,227 10,150
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 255,310 204,336 167,160 5,198
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd. 38,684 22,553 17,390 428
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd. 42,011 25,416 16,774 210
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. ^1^ 1,359,166 503,679 240,809 18,818
KT Estate Inc. ^1^ 2,480,489 836,672 150,522 45,480
KT GDH Co., Ltd. 12,059 1,596 1,094 149
KT Sat Co., Ltd. 677,980 89,644 42,993 6,285
KT Sports Co., Ltd. 28,220 15,461 10,834 (6,056 )
KT Music Contents Fund No.2 15,718 277 679 588
KT-Michigan Global Content Fund 2,371 27 20 11
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. 152,114 49,816 61,152 (832 )
KT Investment Co., Ltd. ^1^ 103,354 79,182 1,952 1,345
KTCS Corporation ^1^ 419,726 228,618 223,628 4,676
KTIS Corporation 396,208 199,204 126,061 6,874
Next Connect PFV 624,734 277,967 (45 )

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(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022 Three-month periods endedMarch 31, 2022
Total assets Total liabilities Operatingrevenues ^3^ Profit (loss)for the period ^3^
KT Japan Co., Ltd. ^1^ 1,888 3,141 458 43
KT America, Inc. 5,945 843 1,730 41
KT Rwanda Networks Ltd. ^2^ 126,721 267,369 6,642 (6,377 )
AOS Ltd. ^2^ 10,972 905 1,914 304
KT Hong Kong Telecommunications Co., Ltd. 10,505 4,768 4,902 131
KT Huimangjieum ^1^ 6,984 2,582 4,260 389
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. 141,463 89,853 31,177 (966 )
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd. ^1^ 987,270 268,911 105,891 2,807
Lolab Co., Ltd. 35,091 17,247 7,219 (889 )
East Telecom LLC ^1^ 42,691 21,645 6,725 1,796
KT ES Pte. Ltd. ^1^ 240,721 88,640 16,849 (4,267 )
KTP SERVICES INC. 3,832 2,044 468 147
Altimedia Corporation ^1^ 44,861 15,777 8,619 736
KT RUS LLC ^1^ 967 16 35
KT DX Vietnam Company Limited 1,815 6
KT Cloud Co., Ltd. ^1^ 1,348,684 245,872
^1^ As intermediate controlling companies, financial information from their consolidated financial statements is<br>presented
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^2^ Convertible preferred stock issued by subsidiaries as of the end of the reporting period is included in<br>liabilities.
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^3^ Profit or loss from the date of acquisition of control to the end of the reporting period is included.<br>
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2. Material Accounting Policies
2.1 Basis of Preparation
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The Group maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (“Korean IFRS” or “K-IFRS”). The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English from the Korean language financial statements.

The consolidated interim financial statements of the Group for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS 1034 Interim Financial Reporting. These consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS which is effective or has been early adopted as of March 31, 2023.

2.2 Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosures

(1) New and amended standards and interpretations adopted by the Group

The Group has applied the following standards and interpretations for the first time for their annual reporting period commencing January 1, 2023.

K-IFRS 1001 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRSPractice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements—Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendment)

The amendments change the requirements in K-IFRS 1001 with regard to disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term ‘significant accounting policies’ with ‘material accounting policy information’. Accounting policy information is material if, when considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.

The supporting paragraphs in K-IFRS 1001 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events or conditions is immaterial and need not be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events or conditions, even if the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events or conditions is itself material.

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K-IFRS 1001 Presentation of Financial Statements—Disclosure<br>of financial liabilities with condition to adjust exercise price (Amendment)

The amendments require disclosure of valuation gains or losses (limited to those recognized in the profit or loss) of the conversion options or warrants (or financial liabilities including them), if all or part of the financial instrument with exercise price that is adjusted depending on the issuer’s share price change is classified as financial liability as defined in paragraph 11 (2) of K-IFRS 1032.

K-IFRS 1008 Accounting Polices, Changes in Accounting Estimates andErrors—Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendment)

The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”.

The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted. However, the IASB retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard with the following clarifications:

A change in accounting estimate that results from new information or new developments is not the correction of an<br>error
The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate are changes<br>in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors
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K-IFRS 1012 Income Taxes—Deferred Tax related to Assets and<br>Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Amendment)
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The amendments introduce a further exception from the initial recognition exemption. Under the amendments, an entity does not apply the initial recognition exemption for transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.

Depending on the applicable tax law, equal taxable and deductible temporary differences may arise on initial recognition of an asset and liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit. For example, this may arise upon recognition of a lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset applying K-IFRS 1116 at the commencement date of a lease.

Following the amendments to K-IFRS 1012, an entity is required to recognise the related deferred tax asset and liability, with the recognition of any deferred tax asset being subject to the recoverability criteria in K-IFRS 1012.

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The amendments apply to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period an entity recognises:

A deferred tax asset (to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the<br>deductible temporary difference can be utilised) and a deferred tax liability for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with:
Right-of-use assets and lease<br>liabilities
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Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities and the corresponding amounts recognised as part of the<br>cost of the related asset
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The cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments is recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance<br>of retained earnings (or other component of equity, as appropriate) at that date.
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(2) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted by the Group

The amended accounting standard issued that is not mandatory for the annual reporting period commencing January 1, 2023 and has not been early adopted by the Group is as follows:

K-IFRS 1001 Presentation of FinancialStatements—Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendment)

The amendments clarify that the classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on rights that are in existence at the end of the reporting period, specify that classification is unaffected by expectations about whether an entity will exercise its right to defer settlement of a liability, explain that rights are in existence if covenants are complied with at the end of the reporting period, and introduce a definition of ‘settlement’ to make clear that settlement refers to the transfer to the counterparty of cash, equity instruments, other assets or services.

In addition, the 2022 amendments specify that only covenants that an entity is required to comply with on or before the end of the reporting period affect the entity’s right to defer settlement of a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date. Such covenants affect whether the right exists at the end of the reporting period, even if compliance with the covenant is assessed only after the reporting date.

The 2022 amendments also specifies that the right to defer settlement is not affected if an entity only has to comply with a covenant after the reporting period. However, if the entity’s right to defer settlement of a liability is subject to the entity complying with covenants within twelve months after the reporting period, an entity discloses information that enables users of financial statements to understand the risk of the liabilities becoming repayable within twelve months after the reporting period. This would include information about the covenants (including the nature of the covenants and when the entity is required to comply with them), the carrying amount of related liabilities and facts and circumstances, if any, that indicate that the entity may have difficulties complying with the covenants.

The above amendments are applied retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024, with early application permitted.

The Group is in review for the impact of the above amendments on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

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2.3 Accounting Policies

Material accounting policies and method of computation used in the preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, except for the changes due to the application of amendment and enactments of standards described in Note 2.2 (1) and as described below.

(1) Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense for the interim period is recognized based on management’s best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate is applied to the pre-tax income of the interim period.

3. Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements requires the Group to make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Group’s accounting policies. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. As the resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the actual results, it poses significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment.

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4. Financial Instruments by Category
(1) Financial instruments by category as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
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Financial assets Financial<br><br><br>assets atamortized<br><br><br>cost Financialassets at fairvalue throughprofit or loss Financial assets atfair value throughother comprehensiveincome Derivatives<br><br><br>used forhedging Total
Cash and cash equivalents ~~W~~ 2,109,228 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 2,109,228
Trade and other receivables 6,647,405 277,258 6,924,663
Other financial assets 1,227,720 995,863 1,604,873 249,485 4,077,941
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
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Financial liabilities Financialliabilities atamortized<br><br><br>cost Financialliabilities at fairvalue through<br><br><br>profit and loss Derivatives<br><br><br>used for hedging Others Total
Trade and other payables ~~W~~ 6,852,169 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 6,852,169
Borrowings 10,577,090 10,577,090
Other financial liabilities 257,933 158,921 16,364 433,218
Lease liabilities 1,155,720 1,155,720
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Financial assets Financial<br><br><br>assets atamortized<br><br><br>cost Financialassets at fairvalue throughprofit or loss Financial assets atfair value throughother comprehensiveincome Derivatives<br><br><br>used forhedging Total
Cash and cash equivalents ~~W~~ 2,449,062 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 2,449,062
Trade and other receivables 7,459,994 129,124 7,589,118
Other financial assets 1,060,058 1,064,856 1,508,192 190,830 3,823,936
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Financial liabilities Financialliabilities atamortized<br><br><br>cost Financialliabilities at fair<br><br><br>value through<br> <br>profit andloss Derivatives<br><br><br>used forhedging Others Total
Trade and other payables ^1^ ~~W~~ 8,397,264 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 8,397,264
Borrowings 10,006,685 10,006,685
Other financial liabilities 246,606 141,280 33,555 421,441
Lease liabilities 1,172,038 1,172,038
^1^ Amounts related to employee benefit plans are included in Trade and other payables.
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5. Trade and Other Receivables
(1) Trade and other receivables as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
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Total amounts Provision forimpairment Present valuediscount Carrying<br><br><br>amount
Current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 3,581,190 ~~W~~ (344,477 ) ~~W~~ (6,954 ) ~~W~~ 3,229,759
Other receivables 2,432,498 (78,949 ) (3,484 ) 2,350,065
Total ~~W~~ 6,013,688 ~~W~~ (423,426 ) ~~W~~ (10,438 ) ~~W~~ 5,579,824
Non-current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 296,093 ~~W~~ (1,039 ) ~~W~~ (12,844 ) ~~W~~ 282,210
Other receivables 1,209,603 (131,172 ) (15,802 ) 1,062,629
Total ~~W~~ 1,505,696 ~~W~~ (132,211 ) ~~W~~ (28,646 ) ~~W~~ 1,344,839
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Total amounts Provision forimpairment Present valuediscount Carrying<br><br><br>amount
Current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 3,439,542 ~~W~~ (342,539 ) ~~W~~ (6,926 ) ~~W~~ 3,090,077
Other receivables 3,092,261 (82,243 ) (2,023 ) 3,007,995
Total ~~W~~ 6,531,803 ~~W~~ (424,782 ) ~~W~~ (8,949 ) ~~W~~ 6,098,072
Non-current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 408,098 ~~W~~ (1,199 ) ~~W~~ (11,540 ) ~~W~~ 395,359
Other receivables 1,249,096 (136,300 ) (17,109 ) 1,095,687
Total ~~W~~ 1,657,194 ~~W~~ (137,499 ) ~~W~~ (28,649 ) ~~W~~ 1,491,046

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(2) Details of other receivables as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Loans ~~W~~ 99,932 ~~W~~ 98,953
Receivables ^1^ 1,931,352 2,668,545
Accrued income 94,034 32,218
Refundable deposits 336,393 339,450
Loans receivable 994,303 1,013,428
Finance lease receivables 105,392 105,690
Others 61,409 63,941
Less: Provision for impairment (210,121 ) (218,543 )
~~W~~    3,412,694 ~~W~~    4,103,682
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, credit sales asset of ~~W~~ 1,231,597 million (December 31, 2022:<br>~~W~~1,960,579 million) held by BC Card Co., Ltd. are included.
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The maximum exposure of trade and other receivables to credit risk is the carrying amount of each class of receivables mentioned above as of March 31, 2023.

The Group classifies a certain portion of trade receivables as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income considering the trade receivables business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the contract.

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6. Other Financial Assets and Liabilities
(1) Details of other financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Other financial assets
Financial assets at amortized cost ^1^ ~~W~~ 1,227,720 ~~W~~ 1,060,058
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ^1,2^ 995,863 1,064,856
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ^1^ 1,604,873 1,508,192
Derivatives used for hedging 249,485 190,830
Less: Non-current (2,644,940 ) (2,501,484 )
Current ~~W~~ 1,433,001 ~~W~~ 1,322,452
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortized cost<br>^3^ ~~W~~ 257,933 ~~W~~ 246,606
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 158,921 141,280
Derivatives used for hedging 16,364 33,555
Less: Non-current (418,651 ) (412,650 )
Current ~~W~~ 14,567 ~~W~~ 8,791
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, the Group’s other financial assets amounting to ~~W~~<br>82,864 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 102,215 million), which consist of checking account deposits, time deposits and others, are subject to withdrawal restrictions.
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^2^ As of March 31, 2023, the Group provided investments in Korea Software Financial Cooperative and others<br>amounting to ~~W~~ 6,210 million as a collateral for the payment guarantee provided by the Cooperative.
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^3^ The amount includes liabilities related to the obligation to acquire additional shares in Epsilon Global<br>Communications Pte. Ltd. and MILLIE Co., Ltd. (Note 15).^^
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(2) Financial Assets at fair value through profit or loss
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1) Details of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Equity instruments (Listed) ~~W~~ 34,177 ~~W~~ 26,647
Equity instruments (Unlisted) 49,841 72,517
Debt securities 903,039 942,274
Derivative held for trading ^1^ 8,806 23,418
Subtotal 995,863 1,064,856
Less: Non-current (606,418 ) (609,887 )
Current ~~W~~ 389,445 ~~W~~ 454,969
^1^ Derivative assets amounting to ~~W~~ 6,917 million, which is recognized by an agreement with<br>LS Cable & System Ltd. In connection with KT Submarine Co., Ltd during the prior period is included. (Note 15).
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The maximum exposure of debt instruments of financial assets recognized at fair value through profit or loss to credit risk is the carrying amount as of March 31, 2023.

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(3) Financial Assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
1) Details of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Equity instruments (Listed) ~~W~~ 1,103,783 ~~W~~ 1,006,476
Equity instruments (Unlisted) 495,351 496,284
Debt securities 5,739 5,432
Subtotal 1,604,873 1,508,192
Less: Non-current (1,604,873 ) (1,508,192 )
Current ~~W~~ ~~W~~

Upon disposal of these equity instruments, any balance within the accumulated other comprehensive income is reclassified to retained earnings rather than to profit or loss. Upon disposal of debt securities, remaining balance of the accumulated other comprehensive income of debt investments is reclassified to profit or loss.

(4) Derivatives used for hedging
1) Details of valuation of derivatives used for hedging as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are<br>as follows:
--- ---
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Interest rate swap ^1,3^ ~~W~~ 1,868 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 4,236 ~~W~~
Currency swap ^2,3^ 247,617 16,364 186,594 33,555
Subtotal 249,485 16,364 190,830 33,555
Less: Non-current (194,730 ) (16,364 ) (147,141 ) (33,555 )
Current ~~W~~ 54,755 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 43,689 ~~W~~
^1^ The interest rate swap contract is to hedge the risk of variability in cash flow of the floating-rate<br>borrowings due to changes in interest rate.
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^2^ The currency swap contract is to hedge the risk of variability in cash flow from the borrowings due to changes<br>in interest rate and foreign exchange rate and the expected maximum period for the Group to be exposed to risks of cash flow fluctuation by hedged items is until September 7, 2034.
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^3^ The balance of derivative assets subject to the second phase of interest rate benchmark reform is<br>~~W~~ 119,453 million and the Group is in review of the impact of switching to alternative benchmark interest rates.
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The entire fair value of hedging instrument is classified as a non-current asset or liability if the remaining maturity of the hedged item is more than 12 months and classified as a current asset or liability if the maturity of the hedged item is less than 12 months.

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2) The valuation gains and losses on the derivative contracts for the three-month periods ended March 31,<br>2023 and 2022, are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won)
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
2023 2022
Type of<br> <br>transaction Valuationgain Valuationloss Other<br><br><br>comprehensiveincome ^1^ Valuationgain Valuationloss Other<br><br><br>comprehensiveincome ^1^
Interest rate swap ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ (2,376 ) ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 10 ~~W~~ (345 )
Currency swap 89,714 77,915 57,111 11,250 37,945
Total ~~W~~ 89,714 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 75,539 ~~W~~ 57,111 ~~W~~ 11,260 ~~W~~ 37,600
^1^ The amounts are before adjustments of deferred income tax directly reflected in equity and allocation to the non-controlling interest.
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3) The ineffective portion recognized in profit or loss on the cash flow hedge is valuation gain of<br>~~W~~ 866 million for the period ended March 31, 2023 (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: valuation gain of ~~W~~ 1,295 million).
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(5) Financial Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
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1) Details of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, are as follows:
--- ---
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- ---
Derivatives held for trading ^1,2,3^ ~~W~~ 158,921 ~~W~~ 141,280
^1^ Derivative liabilities recognized as the Group signed a shareholders’ agreement with financial investors<br>participating in capital increase of K Bank Inc are included. In case of IPO failure of K Back Inc. on the terms agreed upon from the date of completion of the acquisition of shares, financial investors may exercise the Drag-Along right to the<br>Group, and the Group may accede to it or exercise the right to claim for sale. If financial investors exercise the Drag-Along Right, the Group should exercise the right to claim for sale or guarantee the rate of return on the terms agreed upon by<br>financial investors.
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^2^ The amount includes derivatives separated from convertible bonds issued by the Group (Note 12).<br>
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^3^ Derivative liabilities of ~~W~~ 2,606 million recognized by an agreement with LS<br>Cable & System Ltd. in connection with KT Submarine Co., Ltd, during prior period is included. (Note 15).
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2) The valuation gain and loss on financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss for the three-month<br>periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Valuation<br><br><br>gain Valuation<br><br><br>loss Valuation<br><br><br>gain Valuation<br><br><br>loss
Derivative liabilities held for trading ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 17,642 ~~W~~ 14,123 ~~W~~

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7. Inventories

Inventories as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won)
March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Acquisitioncost Valuationallowance Carrying<br><br><br>amount Acquisitioncost Valuationallowance Carrying<br><br><br>amount
Merchandise ~~W~~ 842,939 ~~W~~ (99,172 ) ~~W~~ 743,767 ~~W~~ 768,748 ~~W~~ (96,010 ) ~~W~~ 672,738
Others 35,815 35,815 36,453 36,453
Total ~~W~~ 878,754 ~~W~~ (99,172 ) ~~W~~ 779,582 ~~W~~ 805,201 ~~W~~ (96,010 ) ~~W~~ 709,191

Cost of inventories recognized as expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, amounts to ~~W~~ 881,384 million (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 834,202 million) and valuation loss on inventory amounts to ~~W~~ 3,162 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: reversal of valuation loss of ~~W~~ 25,604 million).

8. Other Assets and Liabilities

Other assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Other assets
Advance payments ~~W~~ 279,040 ~~W~~ 181,150
Prepaid expenses 234,023 107,775
Contract cost 1,768,858 1,817,678
Contract assets 792,688 802,253
Others 25,363 12,964
Less: Non-current (800,926 ) (820,608 )
Current ~~W~~ 2,299,046 ~~W~~ 2,101,212
Other liabilities
Advances received ^1^ ~~W~~ 429,834 ~~W~~ 376,830
Withholdings 156,418 155,017
Unearned revenue ^1^ 34,049 46,493
Lease liabilities 1,155,720 1,172,038
Contract liabilities 308,822 284,107
Others 25,239 33,108
Less: Non-current (922,712 ) (934,575 )
Current ~~W~~ 1,187,370 ~~W~~ 1,133,018
^1^ The amounts include adjustments arising from adoption of Korean IFRS 1115 Revenue from Contracts withCustomers (Note 19).
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9. Property and Equipment, Investment Properties, and Intangible Assets

(1) Changes in property and equipment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
Beginning, net ~~W~~ 14,772,179 ~~W~~ 14,464,886
Acquisition and capital expenditure 555,933 494,452
Disposal and termination (13,323 ) (23,270 )
Depreciation (671,077 ) (650,337 )
Transfer from (to) investment property (33,951 ) (9,524 )
Impairment (522 )
Others (47,044 ) (3,568 )
Ending, net ~~W~~ 14,562,195 ~~W~~ 14,272,639

Details of property and equipment provided as collateral as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

March 31, 2023
(in millions of Korean won) Carryingamount Securedamount Related lineitem Relatedamount Secured party
Land and Buildings ~~W~~ 11,298 ~~W~~ 15,775 Borrowings ~~W~~ 3,229 Industrial Bank of<br>Korea/Korea<br>Development<br>Bank
December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
(in millions of Korean won) Carryingamount Securedamount Related lineitem Relatedamount Secured party
Land and Buildings ~~W~~ 11,353 ~~W~~ 15,774 Borrowings ~~W~~ 3,228 Industrial Bank of<br>Korea/Korea<br>Development<br>Bank

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(2) Changes in investment properties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Beginning, net ~~W~~ 1,933,358 ~~W~~ 1,720,654
Acquisition 9,893 30,710
Disposal (14 ) (4,629 )
Depreciation (12,619 ) (11,769 )
Transfer from (to) property and equipment 33,951 9,524
Others 8,598 (4,655 )
Ending, net ~~W~~ 1,973,167 ~~W~~ 1,739,835

As of March 31, 2023, the Group (Lessor) has entered into a non-cancellable operating lease contract relating to real estate lease. The future minimum lease payments under this contract are ~~W~~ 67,819 million for one year or less, ~~W~~ 100,237 million for more than one year and less than five years, ~~W~~ 21,890 million for over five years, and ~~W~~ 189,946 million in total.

Details of investment properties provided as collateral as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

March 31, 2023
(in millions of Korean won) Carryingamount Securedamount Related<br><br><br>account Relatedamount
Land and Buildings ~~W~~ 490,938 ~~W~~ 59,999 Deposits ~~W~~ 100,893
Land and Buildings 2,525 3,325 Borrowings 2,771
December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
(in millions of Korean won) Carryingamount Securedamount Related<br><br><br>account Relatedamount
Land and Buildings ~~W~~ 460,166 ~~W~~ 61,733 Deposits ~~W~~ 52,662
Land and Buildings 2,546 3,326 Borrowings 2,772

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(3) Changes in intangible assets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Beginning, net ~~W~~ 3,129,833 ~~W~~ 3,447,333
Acquisition and capital expenditure<br>^1^ 110,358 45,506
Disposal and termination (2,085 ) (1,713 )
Amortization ^2^ (188,590 ) (146,595 )
Changes in consolidation scope 6,207
Others 12,757 12,207
Ending, net ~~W~~ 3,068,480 ~~W~~ 3,356,738
^1^ Amounts include transfer from property and equipment.
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^2^ Amounts include transfer to service costs.
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The carrying amount of memberships and others, excluding goodwill, assessed to have indefinite useful life and, therefore, not subject to amortization is ~~W~~ 214,933 million as of March 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 210,114 million).

Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash-generating unit which is identified by operating segments. As of March 31, 2023, goodwill allocated to each cash-generating unit is as follows:

(In millions of Korean won)
Cash-Generating Unit Amount
Mobile services ~~W~~ 65,057
BC Card Co., Ltd.^.^ 41,234
HCN Co., Ltd. 228,674
GENIE Music Corporation 50,214
Millie Seojae 54,725
PlayD Co., Ltd. 42,745
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 15,418
Epsilon Global Communications Pte. Ltd. 164,643
MEDIA GENIE Co., Ltd. 10,634
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd. and others 45,912
Total ~~W~~ 719,256

The recoverable amount of goodwill was determined based on calculation of the value in use or fair value less costs of disposal. The pre-tax cash flow estimate was used to calculate the value of use based on the financial budget, such as the budget for the next five years. Cash flows after the estimated period were estimated using the expected growth rate, and the growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth rate of the industry to which the cash-generating unit belongs. The Group determines the sales growth rate based on past performance and expectations of future market fluctuations. The Group has determined cash flow estimates based on past earnings and market growth forecasts, and the discount rate used reflects the specific risks of related operations.

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10. Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
(1) Details of major associates as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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Percentage of ownership (%) Location Closing month
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
March 31,<br><br><br>2023 December 31,<br><br><br>2022
KIF Investment Fund 33.3 % 33.3 % Korea December
K Bank Inc. 33.7 % 33.7 % Korea December
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) ^1^ 10.0 % 10.0 % Korea December
Megazone Cloud Corporation ^1^ 6.8 % 6.8 % Korea December
IGIS No. 468-1 General Private Real Estate Investment<br>Company 44.6 % 44.6 % Korea December
KT-DSC Creative Economy Youth Start-up Investment Fund 28.6 % 28.6 % Korea December
IGIS Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No 395 35.3 % 35.3 % Korea December
^1^ The Group has less than 20% interest in the investees, but the investments are classified as investments in<br>associates as the Group has significant influence in determining the operational and financial policies.
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(2) Changes in investments in associates and joint ventures for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023<br>and 2022, are as follows:
--- ---
2023
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
(in millions of Korean won) Beginning Acquisition<br><br><br>(Disposal) Share of net profit (loss)<br><br><br>from associates andjoint ventures ^1^ Others Ending
KIF Investment Fund ~~W~~ 170,979 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 53 ~~W~~ (1,139 ) ~~W~~ 169,893
K Bank Inc. 852,756 2,137 8,564 863,457
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) 49,372 (126 ) 38 49,284
Megazone Cloud Corporation 136,199 (2,795 ) (289 ) 133,115
IGIS No. 468-1 General Private Real Estate Investment<br>Company 23,589 (3 ) 23,586
KT-DSC Creative Economy Youth Start-up Investment Fund 22,123 359 22,482
IGIS Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No 395 16,620 (370 ) 16,250
Others^1^ 209,084 9,086 (3,083 ) (41 ) 215,046
Total ~~W~~ 1,480,722 ~~W~~ 9,086 ~~W~~ (3,828 ) ~~W~~ 7,133 ~~W~~ 1,493,113

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2022
(in millions of Korean won) Beginning Acquisition<br><br><br>(Disposal) Share of net profit(loss) from associatesand joint ventures ^1^ Others Ending
KIF Investment Fund ~~W~~ 178,935 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 13 ~~W~~— ~~W~~ 178,948
KT-IBKC Future Investment Fund 1 12,081 6,059 18,140
K Bank Inc. 831,737 8,203 (5,382 ) 834,558
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) 48,725 (134 ) (113 ) 48,478
K-REALTY CR REITs No.1 67,658 151 (45,895 ) 21,914
Megazone Cloud Corporation 131,603 (3 ) 38 131,638
Others^1^ 149,293 23,995 (17,156 ) (3,023 ) 153,109
Total ~~W~~ 1,288,429 ~~W~~ 155,598 ~~W~~ (2,867 ) ~~W~~ (54,375 ) ~~W~~ 1,386,785
^1^ KT Investment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Group, recognized net profit (loss) in the investments in<br>associates as operating income. Net loss recognized in operating income for the three-months period ended March 31, 2023 amount to ~~W~~ 23 million (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: net profit of<br>~~W~~ 778 million).
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(3) Summarized statements of financial position of the major associates and joint ventures as of March 31,<br>2023 and December 31, 2022 and summarized statements of profit or loss for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assets Liabilities Operatingrevenue Profit (loss)<br><br><br>for the period
KIF Investment Fund ~~W~~ 513,096 ~~W~~ 3,418 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 160
K Bank Inc. 18,787,120 16,953,379 220,259 10,376
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) 396,624 111,081 30,887 (1,722 )
Megazone Cloud Corporation 1,062,539 432,591 321,091 (3,021 )
IGIS No. 468-1 General Private Real Estate Investment<br>Company 52,838 6 1 (7 )
KT-DSC Creative Economy Youth Start-up Investment Fund 78,775 87 1,345 1,257
IGIS Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No 395 137,691 90,748 (141 )

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(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022 March 31, 2022
Assets Liabilities Operatingrevenue Profit (loss)<br><br><br>for the period
KIF Investment Fund ~~W~~ 512,936 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 41
K Bank Inc. 16,634,007 14,833,151 105,442 25,422
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) 413,793 127,344 43,578 (1,337 )
Megazone Cloud Corporation 1,059,856 424,821 260,689 (34 )
IGIS No. 468-1 General Private Real Estate Investment<br>Company 52,851 12
KT-DSC Creative Economy Youth Start-up Investment Fund 77,792 362 (3,446 )
IGIS Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No 395 136,665 90,545 (250 )
(4) Due to the discontinuance of equity method of accounting, the Group has not recognized loss from associates and<br>joint ventures of ~~W~~ 243 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: loss of ~~W~~ 727 million). The unrecognized accumulated comprehensive loss of<br>associates and joint ventures as of March 31, 2023, is ~~W~~ 10,158 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 9,915 million).
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11. Trade and Other Payables
(1) Details of trade and other payables of the Group as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- ---
Current liabilities
Trade payables ~~W~~ 1,132,118 ~~W~~ 1,150,515
Other payables 5,292,591 6,182,650
Total ~~W~~ 6,424,709 ~~W~~ 7,333,165
Non-current liabilities
Other payables ~~W~~ 833,591 ~~W~~ 1,064,099
Total ~~W~~ 833,591 ~~W~~ 1,064,099
(2) Details of other payables of the Group as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
--- ---
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Non-trade payables ^1^ ~~W~~ 3,984,803 ~~W~~ 4,981,300
Accrued expenses 1,168,241 1,234,023
Operating deposits 760,971 818,603
Others 212,167 212,823
Less: Non-current (833,591 ) (1,064,099 )
Current ~~W~~ 5,292,591 ~~W~~ 6,182,650
^1^ Settlement payables of BC Card Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Group, of ~~W~~<br>1,151,110 million related to credit card transactions are included as of March 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 1,754,075 million).
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12. Borrowings

(1) Details of borrowings of the Group as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

1) Debentures

(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies in thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Type Maturity Annual interestrates Foreign<br><br><br>currency Foreign<br><br><br>currency
MTNP notes ^1^ Sep. 7, 2034 6.500 % 100,000 130,380 100,000 126,730
MTNP notes Jul. 18, 2026 2.500 % 400,000 521,520 400,000 506,920
FR notes ^2^ Aug. 23, 2023 LIBOR (3M)+0.900% 100,000 130,380 100,000 126,730
MTNP notes Jul. 19, 2024 0.330 % 400,000 3,926 400,000 3,813
MTNP notes Sep. 1, 2025 1.000 % 400,000 521,520 400,000 506,920
FR notes ^2^ Nov. 1, 2024 LIBOR (3M)+0.980% 350,000 456,330 350,000 443,555
FR notes ^2^ Jun. 19, 2023 SOR (6M)+0.500% SGD 284,000 278,899 SGD 284,000 267,843
MTNP notes Jan. 21, 2027 1.375 % 300,000 391,140 300,000 380,190
MTNP notes Aug. 08, 2025 4.000 % 500,000 651,900 500,000 633,650
The 183-3rd Public bond Dec. 22, 2031 4.270 % 160,000 160,000
The 184-2nd Public bond Apr. 10, 2023 2.950 % 190,000 190,000
The 184-3rd Public bond Apr. 11, 2033 3.170 % 100,000 100,000
The 186-3rd Public bond Jun. 26, 2024 3.418 % 110,000 110,000
The 186-4th Public bond Jun. 26, 2034 3.695 % 100,000 100,000
The 187-3rd Public bond Sep. 2, 2024 3.314 % 170,000 170,000
The 187-4th Public bond Sep. 2, 2034 3.546 % 100,000 100,000
The 188-2nd Public bond Jan. 29, 2025 2.454 % 240,000 240,000
The 188-3rd Public bond Jan. 29, 2035 2.706 % 50,000 50,000
The 189-3rd Public bond Jan. 28, 2026 2.203 % 100,000 100,000
The 189-4th Public bond Jan. 28, 2036 2.351 % 70,000 70,000
The 190-2nd Public bond Jan. 30, 2023 150,000
The 190-3rd Public bond Jan. 30, 2028 2.947 % 170,000 170,000
The 190-4th Public bond Jan. 30, 2038 2.931 % 70,000 70,000
The 191-2nd Public bond Jan. 15, 2024 2.088 % 80,000 80,000
The 191-3rd Public bond Jan. 15, 2029 2.160 % 110,000 110,000
The 191-4th Public bond Jan. 14, 2039 2.213 % 90,000 90,000
The 192-2nd Public bond Oct. 11, 2024 1.578 % 100,000 100,000
The 192-3rd Public bond Oct. 11, 2029 1.622 % 50,000 50,000
The 192-4th Public bond Oct. 11, 2039 1.674 % 110,000 110,000

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(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies in thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Type Maturity Annual interestrates Foreign<br><br><br>currency Korean<br><br><br>won Foreign<br><br><br>currency Korean<br><br><br>won
The 193-1st Public bond Jun. 16, 2023 1.174 % 150,000 150,000
The 193-2nd Public bond Jun. 17, 2025 1.434 % 70,000 70,000
The 193-3rd Public bond Jun. 17, 2030 1.608 % 20,000 20,000
The 193-4th Public bond Jun. 15, 2040 1.713 % 60,000 60,000
The 194-1st Public bond Jan. 26, 2024 1.127 % 130,000 130,000
The 194-2nd Public bond Jan. 27, 2026 1.452 % 140,000 140,000
The 194-3rd Public bond Jan. 27, 2031 1.849 % 50,000 50,000
The 194-4th Public bond Jan. 25, 2041 1.976 % 80,000 80,000
The 195-1st Public bond Jun. 10, 2024 1.387 % 180,000 180,000
The 195-2nd Public bond Jun. 10, 2026 1.806 % 80,000 80,000
The 195-3rd Public bond Jun. 10, 2031 2.168 % 40,000 40,000
The 196-1st Public bond Jan. 27, 2025 2.596 % 270,000 270,000
The 196-2nd Public bond Jan. 27, 2027 2.637 % 100,000 100,000
The 196-3rd Public bond Jan. 27, 2032 2.741 % 30,000 30,000
The 197-1st Public bond Jun. 27, 2025 4.191 % 280,000 280,000
The 197-2nd Public bond Jun. 29, 2027 4.188 % 120,000 120,000
The 198-1st Public bond Jan. 10, 2027 3.847 % 70,000
The 198-2nd Public bond Jan. 12, 2026 3.869 % 150,000
The 198-3rd Public bond Jan. 12, 2028 3.971 % 80,000
The 18-1st denominated unsecured bond Jul. 2, 2024 1.844 % 100,000 100,000
The 18-2nd denominated unsecured bond Jul. 2, 2026 2.224 % 50,000 50,000
The 148th Won-denominated unsecured bond Jun. 23, 2023 1.513 % 100,000 100,000
The 149-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Mar. 8, 2024 1.440 % 70,000 70,000
The 149-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Mar. 10, 2026 1.756 % 30,000 30,000
The 150-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Apr. 7, 2023 1.154 % 20,000 20,000
The 150-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Apr. 8, 2024 1.462 % 30,000 30,000
The 151-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond May 12, 2023 1.191 % 10,000 10,000
The 151-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond May 14, 2024 1.432 % 40,000 40,000
The 152-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Aug. 30, 2024 1.813 % 80,000 80,000

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Type Maturity Annual interestrates Foreign<br><br><br>currency Korean<br><br><br>won Foreign<br><br><br>currency Korean<br><br><br>won
The 152-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Aug. 28, 2026 1.982 % 20,000 20,000
The 153-1st Won denominated unsecured bond Nov. 10, 2023 2.310 % 30,000 30,000
The 153-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Nov. 11, 2024 2.425 % 70,000 70,000
The 154th Won-denominated unsecured bond Jan. 23, 2025 2.511 % 40,000 40,000
The 155-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Feb. 29, 2024 2.615 % 50,000 50,000
The 155-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Sep. 2, 2024 2.745 % 20,000 20,000
The 155-3rd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Feb. 28, 2025 2.880 % 20,000 20,000
The 156-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond^3^ Mar. 25, 2025 5Y CMS+0.404 % 60,000 60,000
The 156-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond ^3^ Mar. 25, 2032 10Y CMS+0.965 % 40,000 40,000
The 157-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Apr. 28, 2023 2.588 % 30,000 30,000
The 157-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Oct. 27, 2023 3.024 % 30,000 30,000
The 158th Won-denominated unsecured bond Jan. 27, 2025 4.421 % 50,000 50,000
The 159-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Aug. 09, 2024 4.267 % 30,000 30,000
The 159-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Aug. 11, 2027 4.505 % 30,000 30,000
The 160-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Jun. 14, 2024 5.615 % 20,000 20,000
The 160-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Dec. 13, 2024 5.667 % 20,000 20,000
The 160-3rd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Dec. 12, 2025 5.769 % 30,000 30,000
The 161-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Jun. 21, 2024 5.527 % 10,000 10,000
The 161-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Dec. 20, 2024 5.557 % 20,000 20,000
The 161-3rd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Jun. 20, 2025 5.594 % 30,000 30,000
The 161-4th<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Dec. 22, 2025 5.615 % 10,000 10,000
The 162-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Dec. 27, 2023 5.066 % 50,000 50,000
The 162-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Jan. 26, 2024 5.069 % 40,000 40,000
The 162-3rd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Apr. 26, 2024 5.080 % 10,000 10,000
The 163-1st<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Feb. 20, 2026 4.059 % 20,000

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(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies in thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Type Maturity Annual interestrates Foreign<br><br><br>currency Korean<br><br><br>won Foreign<br><br><br>currency Korean<br><br><br>won
The 163-2nd<br>Won-denominated unsecured bond Feb. 22, 2028 4.311 % 80,000
Subtotal 8,745,995 8,406,351
Less: Current portion (1,388,819 ) (1,154,101 )
Discount on bonds (23,364 ) (23,728 )
Total ~~W~~ 7,333,812 ~~W~~ 7,228,522
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, the Controlling Company has outstanding notes in the amount of USD 100 million<br>with fixed interest rates under Medium Term Note Program (“MTNP”) registered in the Singapore Stock Exchange, which allowed issuance of notes of up to USD 2,000 million. However, the MTNP has been terminated since 2007.<br>
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^2^ The Libor (3M) and SOR (6M) is approximately 5.193% and 4.061%, respectively as of March 31, 2023. The<br>loan has not been converted to alternative benchmark interest rates, and the Group is in review for the impact of switching to alternative benchmark interest rates.
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^3^ The CMS (5Y) and CMS (10Y) is approximately 3.150% and 3.103%, respectively as of March 31, 2023. The loan<br>has not been converted to alternative benchmark interest rates, and the Group is in review for the impact of switching to alternative benchmark interest rates
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2) Convertible bonds
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(in millions of Korean won)
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Type Issuance Date Maturity Annual<br><br><br>interest Rate March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
The 1st CB (Private) ^1^ Jun. 5, 2020 Jun. 5, 2025 ^2^ ~~W~~ 8,000 ~~W~~ 8,000
The 1st unsecured CB ^3^ Jul. 25, 2022 Jan. 25, 2025 ^4^ 30,000 30,000
Redemption premium 4,565 4,565
Conversion rights adjustment (6,623 ) (7,206 )
Subtotal 35,942 35,359
Current portion (28,310 )
Total ~~W~~ 7,632 ~~W~~ 35,359
^1^ Common shares of Storywiz Co., Ltd. are subject to conversion (appraisal period: June 5, 2021~May 4,<br>2025).
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^2^ Nominal interest rate and maturity yield is approximately 0% and 5%, respectively, and the sum of principal and<br>interest will be settled on maturity.
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^3^ Common shares of KT cloud are subject to conversion (appraisal period: July 27, 2022~December 25, 2024).<br>
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^4^ Nominal interest rate and maturity yield is approximately 0% and 3%, respectively, and the sum of principal and<br>interest will be settled on maturity.
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3) Borrowings
a. Short-term borrowings
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(in millions of Korean won)
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Type Financial institution Annual interest rates March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Foreign<br><br><br>currency Foreign<br><br><br>currency
Operational Shinhan Bank ^1^ 3.840%~6.330% 92,000 105,000
CD(91D)+1.750% 30,000 30,000
20,000
CD(91D)+1.430% 30,000 30,000
Woori Bank ^1^ CD(91D)+1.960% 20,000
Korea Development Bank 4.660%~6.200% 41,700 27,201
Industrial Bank of Korea 4.880% 6,000 6,000
Hana Bank ^1^ CD(91D)-0.126% 4,800 5,000
KB SECURITIES 4.000%~5.904% 106,271 94,822
NH INVESTMENT &<br> <br>SECURITIES 3.840% 20,000 20,000
HSBC 6.590% 18,500 24,156 18,500 23,451
NongHyup Bank ^2^ 4.820% 7,000 9,000
COFIX(6M)+1.780% 5,000 15,000
IBK Securities 20,000
Hi Investment & Securities 99,524
Total 386,927 504,998

All values are in US Dollars.

^1^ CD (91D) is approximately 3.580% as of March 31, 2023.
^2^ COFIX (6M) is approximately 3.530% as of March 31, 2023.
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b. Long-term borrowings
(in millions of Korean won and thousands of foreign currencies) December 31, 2022
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Financial institution Type Annual interest<br>rates Foreign<br><br><br>currency
Export-Import<br>Bank of Korea Inter-Korean<br> <br>Cooperation Fund ^1^ 1.000% 1,727 1,974
CA-CIB General loans 1.260%~4.150% 300,000 200,000
JPM General loans 2.700%~4.480% 200,000 100,000
DBS General loans 4.109% 100,000 100,000
General loans ^2^ LIBOR(3M)+1.650% 8,910 11,617 8,910 11,292
General loans 13,000 16,475
General loans 25,000 31,683
Shinhan Bank General loans 1.900%~3.230% 31,472 41,077 31,472 39,855
General loans ^3^ 4.490% 62,399 62,398
General loans ^2^ Term SOFR(3M)+1.300% 21,127 27,545 21,127 26,774
General loans ^2^ Term SOFR(3M)+1.940% 35,000 45,634
General loans ^2^ IBOR(3M)+0.900% 7,700 10,946 7,700 10,404
Woori Bank General loans 3.320% 15,000 15,000
PF loans 2.000%~3.470% 27,026 40,682
Hi Investment & Securities CP 2.302% 91,286 90,724
Bookook Securities CP 3.490%~3.603% 18,983 18,806
Korea Investment & Securities CP 3.622% 73,751 73,039
Korea Development Bank General loans 3.000%~4.380% 138,000 38,000
NH Jayang PF loans ^2^ CD(91D)+1.150% 69,066 59,066
Kyobo Life Insurance PF loans ^2^ CD(91D)+1.150%~ CD(91D)+3.450% 88,890 66,390
Standard Chartered Bank Korea PF loans ^2^ CD(91D)+1.150%~ CD(91D)+3.450% 59,260 44,260
Samsung Life Insurance PF loans 1.860%~4.160% 49,383 36,883
Subtotal 1,431,590 1,083,705
Less: Current portion (420,110 ) (167,943 )
1,011,480 915,762

All values are in Euros.

^1^ The above Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund is repayable in installments over 13 years after a seven-year grace<br>period.
^2^ LIBOR (3M), EURIBOR (3M), Term SOFR (3M) and CD (91D) are approximately 5.193%, 3.038%, 4.909% and 3.580%,<br>respectively, as of March 31, 2023.
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^3^ The general loans are repayable in installments over 4 years after a three-year grace period.<br>
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(2) Repayment schedule of the Group’s debentures and borrowings including the portion of current liabilities<br>as of March 31, 2023, is as follows:
(in millions of Korean won)
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Debentures Borrowings Total
In localcurrency In foreigncurrency Sub-<br><br><br>total In localcurrency In foreigncurrency Sub-<br><br><br>total
Apr. 1, 2023 ~ Mar. 31, 2024 ~~W~~ 1,010,000 ~~W~~ 409,279 ~~W~~ 1,419,279 ~~W~~ 771,264 ~~W~~ 35,773 ~~W~~ 807,037 ~~W~~ 2,226,316
Apr. 1, 2024 ~ Mar. 31, 2025 1,760,000 460,256 2,220,256 621,076 125,201 746,277 2,966,533
Apr. 1, 2025 ~ Mar. 31, 2026 868,000 1,173,420 2,041,420 87,044 87,044 2,128,464
Apr. 1, 2026 ~ Mar. 31, 2027 250,000 912,660 1,162,660 112,133 112,133 1,274,793
After Apr. 1, 2027 1,810,000 130,380 1,940,380 66,025 66,025 2,006,405
~~W~~ 5,698,000 ~~W~~ 3,085,995 ~~W~~ 8,783,995 ~~W~~ 1,657,542 ~~W~~ 160,974 ~~W~~ 1,818,516 ~~W~~ 10,602,511

13. Provisions

Changes in provisions for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023
Litigation Restoration cost Others Total
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 36,329 ~~W~~ 108,962 ~~W~~ 55,075 ~~W~~ 200,366
Increase (transfer) 40 7,817 2,258 10,115
Usage (64 ) (253 ) (842 ) (1,159 )
Reversal (382 ) (1,088 ) (1,470 )
Others (445 ) 445
Ending balance ~~W~~ 36,305 ~~W~~ 115,699 ~~W~~ 55,848 ~~W~~ 207,852
Current ~~W~~ 34,730 ~~W~~ 18,825 ~~W~~ 55,286 ~~W~~ 108,841
Non-current 1,575 96,874 562 99,011
(in millions of Korean won) 2022
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Litigation Restoration cost Others Total
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 80,165 ~~W~~ 107,358 ~~W~~ 69,874 ~~W~~ 257,397
Increase (transfer) 3,125 3,212 6,337
Usage (486 ) (1,912 ) (2,398 )
Reversal (322 ) (10,493 ) (10,815 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ 80,165 ~~W~~ 109,675 ~~W~~ 60,681 ~~W~~ 250,521
Current ~~W~~ 79,947 ~~W~~ 26,069 ~~W~~ 57,788 ~~W~~ 163,804
Non-current 218 83,606 2,893 86,717

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14. Net Defined Benefit Liabilities

(1) The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of March 31, 2023 and December 31,<br>2022, are determined as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Present value of defined benefit obligations ~~W~~ 2,274,906 ~~W~~ 2,218,655
Fair value of plan assets (2,483,296 ) (2,478,143 )
Liabilities ~~W~~ 55,644 ~~W~~ 51,654
Assets ~~W~~ 264,034 ~~W~~ 311,142
(2) Changes in the defined benefit obligations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are<br>as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning ~~W~~ 2,218,655 ~~W~~ 2,494,930
Current service cost 52,470 61,016
Interest expense 24,625 14,019
Benefits paid (30,235 ) (63,217 )
Remeasurements 8,425 (1,406 )
Changes in consolidation scope 427
Others 539 1,024
Ending ~~W~~ 2,274,906 ~~W~~ 2,506,366
(3) Changes in the fair value of plan assets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning ~~W~~ 2,478,143 ~~W~~ 2,314,632
Interest income 28,599 13,620
Remeasurements on plan assets 2,373 (1,973 )
Employer contributions 524 2,688
Benefits paid (26,179 ) (62,336 )
Changes in consolidation scope 340
Others (504 ) (2,812 )
Ending ~~W~~ 2,483,296 ~~W~~ 2,263,819

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(4) Amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the three-month periods ended<br>March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Current service cost ~~W~~ 52,470 ~~W~~ 61,016
Net interest cost (income) (3,974 ) 399
Account transfers (3,022 ) (3,560 )
Total expenses ~~W~~ 45,474 ~~W~~ 57,855

15. Commitments and Contingencies

(1) As of March 31, 2023, major commitments with local financial institutions are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies inthousands) Financial institution
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Bank overdraft Kookmin Bank and others 372,000
Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund The Export-Import Bank of Korea 37,700 1,727
Insurance for Economic Cooperation project The Export-Import Bank of Korea 3,240 1,732
Collateralized loan on electronic<br><br><br>accounts receivable-trade Kookmin Bank and others 442,150 25,874
Plus electronic notes payable Industrial Bank of Korea 50,000 2,241
Loans for working capital Korea Development Bank and others 1,613,900 94,800
Shinhan Bank 69,507 USD 69,507
Woori Bank 7,700 EUR 7,700
Facility loans Shinhan Bank and others 924,000 456,024
Derivatives transaction limit Korea Development Bank and others 2,517,521 USD 1,977,002
DBS Bank SGD284,000 SGD 284,000
Citi Bank 400,000 USD 100,000
JPY 400,000
Total KRW 3,442,990 582,398
2,987,028 2,146,509
7,700 7,700
SGD 284,000 284,000
400,000

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(2) As of March 31, 2023, guarantees received from financial institutions are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won and foreigncurrencies in thousands) Financial institution Limit
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Hana Bank Guarantee for payment in Korean currency 4,000
Comprehensive credit line and others 3,100
Guarantee for payment in foreign currency USD 368
Comprehensive credit line and others USD 10,300
Kookmin Bank Guarantee for payment in foreign currency USD 6,484
Shinhan Bank Guarantee for payment in Korean currency<br><br><br>and others 31,900
Guarantee for payment in foreign currency<br><br><br>and others USD 102,019
Woori Bank Guarantee for payment in Korean currency 5,200
Guarantee for payment in foreign currency USD 8,203
Korea Development Bank Refund guarantee for advances received USD 6,881
HSBC Guarantees for depositions USD 814
Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company Performance guarantee and others 715,384
Korea Software Financial Cooperative Performance guarantee and others 1,359,614
Korea Specialty Contractor Financial Cooperative Performance guarantee and others 531
Korea Housing Finance Corporation Performance guarantee and others 12,835
Information & Communication Financial Cooperative Performance guarantee and others 28,054
Total KRW 2,160,618
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(3) As of March 31, 2023, guarantees provided by the Group to third parties, are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won)
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Subject to payment<br>guarantees Creditor Limit Usedamount Period
KT Estate Inc. Wonju Bando U—bora Mark Bridge Buyer Hana Bank 103,000 27,520 Aug. 5, 2022<br> <br>~ Feb. 28, 2025
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. ^1^ Gasan solar power plant Inc. Shinhan Bank 4,700 587 Jan. 7, 2010<br> <br>~ Jan. 08, 2025
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. ^1^ SPP Inc. Suhyup Bank 3,250 117 Feb. 17, 2014<br> <br>~ Feb. 16, 2024
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. ^1^ Korea cell Inc. Suhyup Bank 3,250 244 Feb. 17, 2014<br> <br>~ Feb. 16, 2024
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. ^1^ San-ya agricultural<br> <br>association corporation Suhyup Bank 3,250 249 Feb. 17, 2014<br> <br>~ Feb. 16, 2024
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. T commerce Cash payers T commerce Cash payers 751 Apr. 14, 2022<br> <br>~ Apr. 14, 2023
Nasmedia Co., Ltd. Stockholders Association Members Korea Securities Finance Corp 5,654 847
^1^ KT Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Controlling Company is subject to payment, depending on the<br>reimbursement of principal debtor.
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(4) As of March 31, 2023, the issuance details of real estate collateral trust and beneficiary certificates of<br>the Group are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) Commitment (limit) Amount provided as collateral
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Collateral assets Ranking Trust collateral beneficiary amount for beneficiary rights
Real Estate Collateral Trust ^1^ 1st NH Jayang LLC ~~W~~100,000 ~~W~~120,000
Kyobo Life Insurance 180,000 216,000
Standard Chartered Bank Korea Limited 120,000 144,000
Samsung Life Insurance 100,000 120,000
2nd Industrial Bank of Korea 40,000 48,000
Korea Investment Capital 40,000 48,000
BNK Capital 30,000 36,000
Standard Chartered Bank Korea Limited 20,000 24,000
NH Capital 20,000 24,000
3rd ^2^ LOTTE Engineering & Construction 736,921
^1^ The Group provides a certificate of beneficiary rights for land classified as investment properties and<br>inventories as collateral in connection with the above real estate collateral trust.
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^2^ The Group provides LOTTE Engineering & Construction with a certificate of third-priority beneficiary<br>rights as collateral in relation to the construction contract amount of ~~W~~ 614,101 million.
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(5) The Controlling Company is jointly and severally obligated with KT Sat Co., Ltd., a subsidiary, to pay KT Sat<br>Co., Ltd.’s liabilities incurred prior to spin-off. As of March 31, 2023, the Controlling Company and KT Sat Co., Ltd. are jointly and severally liable for reimbursement of ~~W~~<br>653 million.
(6) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022, the Group made<br>agreements with the Securitization Specialty Companies (March 31, 2023: First 5G 67^th^ Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd., December 31, 2022: First 5G 61^st^ to 66^th^ Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.), and disposed of its trade receivables related to handset sales. The Group also made asset management<br>agreements with each securitization specialty company and in accordance with the agreement the Group will receive asset management fees upon liquidation of securitization specialty company.
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(7) As of March 31, 2023, the Group is a defendant in 186 lawsuits with the total claimed amount of<br>~~W~~ 80,175 million. As of March 31, 2023, litigation provisions of ~~W~~ 36,305 million for pending lawsuits and unasserted claims are recorded as liabilities for potential loss in the ordinary course of<br>business. The final outcomes of the cases cannot be estimated as of the reporting date.
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(8) Under the agreement of bond issuance and borrowings, the Group is required to maintain certain financial<br>ratios, such as debt-to-equity ratio, and to use the funds for the designated purpose and report to the creditors periodically. The covenant also contains restriction on provision of additional collateral and disposal of certain assets.<br>
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(9) As of March 31, 2023, the Group participates in Algerie Sidi Abdela new town development consortium<br>(percentage of ownership: 2.5%) and has joint liability with other consortium participants.
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(10) As of March 31, 2023, the contracted amount of property and equipment acquisition agreement made but not<br>yet recognized amounts to ~~W~~ 1,356,174 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 1,294,823 million).
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(11) As of March 31, 2023, there are derivatives generated by the Group granting Drag-Along Right to financial<br>investors participating in the paid-in capital increase of K Bank Inc. (Note 6).
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(12) The Group has an agreement with a transferor participated in share transfer agreement of MILLE Co., Ltd. If<br>certain conditions are not met in the future as disclosed in the terms and conditions of the agreement, the transferor may exercise Tag-Along Right, Drag-Along Right or Put Option for the ordinary and<br>redeemable convertible preferred shares it owns (Note 6).
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(13) The Group entered into an agreement with financial investors of Epsilon Global Communications Pte. Ltd in the<br>acquisition of shares contract. If certain conditions are not met in the future as disclosed in the terms and conditions of the agreement, financial investors may exercise Tag-Along Right, Drag-Along Right and<br>the right to sell shares for the convertible preferred shares they own (Note 6).
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(14) The Group has an additional investment obligation under the agreement to Future Innovation Private Equity Fund<br>No.3. For the year ended March 31, 2023, the remaining amount of ~~W~~ 5,473 million and USD 33,150 thousand will be invested in the Capital Call method later.
(15) The Group has joint responsibility obligation and an obligation to provide financial support as a construction<br>investor during the construction period with respect to K Defense Co., Ltd. established in accordance with the Private Investment Act on Social Infrastructure. During the operating period, the group has an obligation to provide financial support as<br>an operating investor.
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(16) During the prior period, the Group entered into a stock sale contract with HYUNDAI MOBIS and HYUNDAI MOTOR<br>COMPANY. If a certain period of time has elapsed from the date of the contract and the acquired stocks are to be disposed to a third party, HYUNDAI MOBIS and HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY may exercise a preferential purchase right to designate a buyer with<br>priority.
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(17) During the prior period, the Group entered into an agreement with LS Cable & System Ltd., which<br>participated in the stock acquisition contract of KT Submarine Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, LS Cable & System Ltd. may exercise a call-option to the Group in the future and the Group may exercise a<br>put-option to LS Cable & System Ltd. (Note 6).
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16. Leases

Information of leases in which the Group is a lessee is as follows. Information when the Group is a lessor is described in Note 9.

(1) Amount recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position

The consolidated statement of financial position shows the following amounts relating to leases:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Right-of-use<br>assets
Property and buildings ~~W~~ 1,059,641 ~~W~~ 1,081,067
Machinery and telecommunication line facilities 65,595 50,794
Others 147,387 148,473
Total ~~W~~ 1,272,623 ~~W~~ 1,280,334
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Lease liabilities ^1^
Current ~~W~~ 309,806 ~~W~~ 315,892
Non-current 845,914 856,146
Total ~~W~~ 1,155,720 ~~W~~ 1,172,038
^1^ Included in the line items ‘other current liabilities and other<br>non-current liabilities’ in the consolidated statement of financial position (Note 8).
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Right-of-use assets related to leases increased by ~~W~~ 86,933 million and ~~W~~ 60,205 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

(2) Amount recognized in the consolidated statement of Profit or Loss

The consolidated statement of profit or loss relating to leases for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022
Depreciation of<br>right-of-use assets
Property and buildings ~~W~~ 74,998 ~~W~~ 74,790
Machinery and telecommunication line facilities 6,864 8,405
Others 17,567 13,499
Total ~~W~~ 99,429 ~~W~~ 96,694
Depreciation of investment properties ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 9
Interest expense relating to lease liabilities 12,986 8,978
Expenses relating to short-term leases 2,265 2,032
Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets that are<br>not short-term leases 6,201 5,412
Expenses relating to variable lease payments not included in lease liabilities 1,991 2,589

Total cash outflow from leases was ~~W~~ 109,182 million and ~~W~~ 111,740 million during three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

17. Retained Earnings

Details of retained earnings as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Legal reserve ^1^ ~~W~~ 782,249 ~~W~~ 782,249
Voluntary reserves ^2^ 4,651,362 4,651,362
Unappropriated retained earnings 8,574,669 8,823,732
Total ~~W~~ 14,008,280 ~~W~~ 14,257,343
^1^ The Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea requires the Controlling Company to appropriate, as a legal<br>reserve, an amount equal to a minimum of 10% of cash dividends paid until such reserve equals 50% of its issued share capital. The reserve is not available for the payment of cash dividends, but may be transferred to share capital with the approval<br>of the Controlling Company’s Board of Directors or used to reduce accumulated deficits, if any, with the ratification of the Controlling Company’s majority shareholders.
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^2^ The reserves of research and development of human resources in other surplus reserves are separately<br>accumulated on disposal of retained earnings on tax filing adjustments when calculating income taxes in accordance with regulations of Tax Reduction and Exemption Control Act of Korea. Reversal of the reserves according to the relevant tax law can<br>be paid out as dividends.
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18. Other Components of Equity
(1) The Group’s other components of equity as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Treasury stock ~~W~~ (324,270 ) ~~W~~ (202,295 )
Gain or loss on disposal of treasury stock 2,919 (41,503 )
Share-based payments 7,778 6,222
Equity transactions within consolidated entities<br>^1^ (332,621 ) (334,576 )
Total ~~W~~ (646,194 ) ~~W~~ (572,152 )
^1^ Profit or loss incurred from transactions with non-controlling interest<br>and investment difference incurred from change in proportion of subsidiaries are included.
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(2) As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the details of treasury stock are as follows:<br>
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March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Number of shares 9,058,193 5,069,130
Amount (in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 324,270 ~~W~~ 202,295

Treasury stock is expected to be used for the stock compensation for the Group’s directors, employees and other purposes.

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19. Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Relevant Contract Assets and Liabilities
(1) The Group has recognized the following amounts as revenue for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023<br>and 2022:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Revenue from contracts with customers ~~W~~ 6,389,341 ~~W~~ 6,224,217
Revenue from other sources 54,335 53,483
Total ~~W~~ 6,443,676 ~~W~~ 6,277,700
(2) Operating revenues for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Services provided ~~W~~ 5,597,539 ~~W~~ 5,387,063
Sales of goods 846,137 890,637
Total ~~W~~ 6,443,676 ~~W~~ 6,277,700

Revenues from services provided are recognized over time, and sales of goods are recognized at a point in time. Revenues from construction commitments included in sales of goods are recognized using the percentage of completion method.

(3) The contract assets and liabilities recognized in relation to revenue from contracts with customers are as<br>follows:
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Contract assets^1^ ~~W~~ 957,428 ~~W~~ 963,133
Contract liabilities^1^ 393,904 344,869
Deferred revenue ^2^ 83,548 81,653
^1^ The Group recognized contract assets of ~~W~~ 164,740 million and contract liabilities of<br>~~W~~ 85,082 million for long-term construction contracts as of March 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022: contract assets of ~~W~~ 160,880 million and contract liabilities of ~~W~~ 60,762 million). The<br>Group recognizes contract assets as trade and other receivables, and contract liabilities as other current liabilities.
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^2^ Deferred revenue recognized relating to government grants is excluded.
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(4) The contract costs recognized as assets are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Incremental costs of contract establishment ~~W~~ 1,696,225 ~~W~~ 1,744,096
Costs of contract performance 72,634 73,582

The Group recognized ~~W~~ 446,301 million as operating expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 452,396 million) related to contract cost assets.

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(5) For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the revenue recognition arising from<br>carried-forward contract liabilities from prior year is as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the<br>year
Allocation of the transaction price ~~W~~ 74,996 ~~W~~ 87,041
Deferred revenue of joining/installment fees 12,192 11,906
Total ~~W~~ 87,188 ~~W~~ 98,947
20. Operating Expenses
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(1) Operating expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Salaries and wages ~~W~~ 1,069,081 ~~W~~ 1,040,414
Depreciation 671,532 649,644
Depreciation of<br>right-of-use assets 99,429 96,694
Amortization of intangible assets 158,482 145,338
Commissions 302,405 329,358
Interconnection charges 111,238 121,851
International interconnection fees 47,774 48,943
Purchase of inventories 954,938 887,303
Changes of inventories (70,391 ) (78,705 )
Sales commissions 564,608 551,138
Service costs 545,332 519,072
Utilities 103,317 93,327
Taxes and dues 65,214 67,803
Rent 39,750 33,161
Insurance premiums 17,843 15,907
Installation fees 53,300 38,911
Advertising expenses 35,315 47,095
Research and development expenses 42,835 40,127
Card service costs 758,862 725,571
Others 386,707 278,129
Total ~~W~~ 5,957,571 ~~W~~ 5,651,081

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(2) Details of employee benefits for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Short-term employee benefits ~~W~~ 994,872 ~~W~~ 958,773
Post-employment benefits<br><br><br>(defined benefits) 45,474 57,855
Post-employment benefits<br><br><br>(defined contributions) 21,514 15,926
Share-based payments 2,921 4,628
Others 4,300 3,232
Total ~~W~~ 1,069,081 ~~W~~ 1,040,414
21. Other Income and Other Expenses
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(1) Other income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Gain on disposal of property, equipment and investment properties ~~W~~ 7,610 ~~W~~ 9,803
Gain on disposal of intangible assets 300
Gain on disposal of<br>right-of-use assets 365 1,828
Compensation on property and equipment 32,012 29,148
Gain on government subsidies 9,402 5,928
Gain on disposal of investments in associates and joint ventures 3,174
Others 16,123 15,990
Total ~~W~~ 68,986 ~~W~~ 62,697
(2) Other expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Loss on disposal of property, equipment and investment properties ~~W~~ 12,775 ~~W~~ 17,811
Loss on disposal of intangible assets 570 1,662
Loss on disposal of<br>right-of-use assets 230 481
Loss on government subsidies 9,287 5,881
Loss on disposal of investments in associates 295
Donations 16,850 4,945
Other allowance for bad debts 4,011 5,061
Others 16,514 15,020
Total ~~W~~ 60,237 ~~W~~ 51,156

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22. Financial Income and Costs

(1) Details of financial income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
Interest income ~~W~~ 68,194 ~~W~~ 67,892
Gain on foreign currency transactions 4,943 4,078
Gain on foreign currency translation 5,569 16,395
Gain on settlement of derivatives 1,612
Gain on valuation of derivatives 90,457 71,234
Others 2,559 922
Total ~~W~~ 173,334 ~~W~~ 160,521
(2) Details of financial costs for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Interest expenses ~~W~~ 78,707 ~~W~~ 60,499
Loss on foreign currency transactions 7,419 2,443
Loss on foreign currency translation 103,048 66,668
Loss on settlement of derivatives 3
Loss on valuation of derivatives 15,965 11,260
Loss on disposal of trade receivables 4,936 5,697
Others 16,706 6,274
Total ~~W~~ 226,781 ~~W~~ 152,844
23. Income Tax Expense
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24. Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are calculated as follows:

(1) Basic Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to the ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding ordinary shares held by the Group as treasury stock.

2023 2022
Profit attributable to ordinary shares<br>(in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 296,334 ~~W~~ 409,717
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding<br>(in number of shares) 255,619,466 235,808,146
Basic earnings per share (in Korean won) ~~W~~ 1,159 ~~W~~ 1,738
(2) Diluted Earnings per Share
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Diluted earnings per share from operations is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding assuming that all dilutive potential ordinary shares are converted into ordinary shares. The Group has dilutive potential ordinary shares from convertible bonds, convertible preferred stock and other share-based payments.

2023 2022
Profit attributable to ordinary shares (in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 296,334 ~~W~~ 409,717
Adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shares (in millions of Korean won) (123 ) (98 )
Diluted profit attributable to ordinary shares (in millions of Korean won) 296,211 409,619
Number of dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding<br>(in number of shares) 98,427 91,050
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding<br>(in number of shares) 255,717,893 235,899,196
Diluted earnings per share (in Korean won) 1,158 1,736

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Diluted earnings per share is earnings per outstanding of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing adjusted profit for the year by the sum of the number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares. Convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks without dilutive effects are excluded from the calculation

25. Cash Generated from Operations
(1) Cash flows from operating activities for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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1. Profit for the period ~~W~~ 309,628 ~~W~~ 455,395
2. Adjustments for:
Income tax expense 127,974 186,797
Interest income ^1^ (95,100 ) (77,741 )
Interest expense ^1^ 92,186 63,842
Dividend income ^2^ (1,500 ) (997 )
Depreciation 683,696 662,106
Amortization of intangible assets 188,590 146,595
Depreciation of<br>right-of-use assets 99,429 96,694
Provisions for severance benefits (defined benefits) 48,496 61,415
Allowance for bad debts 40,280 27,135
Share of net profit or loss of associates and joint ventures 3,828 3,645
Loss (gain) on disposal of associates and joint ventures (3,174 ) 295
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, equipment and investment properties ^3^ 4,696 (66,581 )
Impairment loss on property and equipment 522
Gain on disposal of<br>right-of-use assets (135 ) (1,347 )
Loss on disposal of intangible assets 270 1,662
Loss on foreign currency translation 97,479 50,273
Gain on valuation of derivatives (62,356 ) (59,971 )
Loss on disposal of financial assets at amortized cost 1
Gain on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (1,410 ) (5 )
Loss (gain) on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ^4^ (8,563 ) 6,025
Others 55,818 19,575
3. Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase in trade receivables (94,991 ) (150,535 )
Decrease (increase) in other receivables 700,595 (45,631 )
Increase in other current assets (115,551 ) (284,479 )
Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets (3,521 ) 70

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Increase in inventories (77,442 ) (58,076 )
Decrease in trade payables (17,062 ) (242,795 )
Increase (decrease) in other payables (876,706 ) 150,740
Decrease in other current liabilities (5,850 ) (12,819 )
Decrease in other non-current liabilities (12,014 ) (8,254 )
Increase (decrease) in provisions 485 (11,297 )
Decrease in deferred revenue (327 ) (673 )
Decrease in plan assets 120,326 165,964
Payment of post-employment benefits (defined benefit) (137,805 ) (185,607 )
4. Cash generated from operations (1+2+3) 1,060,791 ~~W~~ 891,421
^1^ BC Card Co., Ltd. and other subsidiaries of the Group recognize interest income and expense as operating<br>revenue and expense, respectively. Interest income of ~~W~~ 26,906 million (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 9,849 million) and interest expense of ~~W~~ 13,479 million (three-month<br>period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 3,343 million) that are recognized as operating revenue and expense, respectively, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 are included.
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^2^ BC Card Co., Ltd. recognizes dividend income as operating revenue. Dividend income of ~~W~~<br>270 million (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 772 million) that is recognized as operating revenue for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 is included.
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^3^ KT Estate Inc. recognizes gain and loss on disposal of investment properties as operating revenue and expense,<br>respectively. Gain on disposal of investment properties of ~~W~~ 469 million that is recognized as operating revenue for the year ended March 31, 2023 is included.
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^4^ KT Investment Co., Ltd. and other subsidiaries of the Group recognize gain and loss on valuation of financial<br>assets at fair value through profit or loss as operating revenue and expense, respectively. Loss on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of ~~W~~ 11,078 million that is recognized as operating expense<br>for the year ended March 31, 2023 is included.
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(2) Significant transactions not affecting cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and<br>2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Reclassification of the current portion of borrowings ~~W~~ 509,838 ~~W~~ 150,144
Reclassification of<br>construction-in-progress to property and equipment 553,286 415,687
Reclassification of other payables from property and equipment (474,750 ) (470,032 )
Reclassification of other payables from intangible assets (260,389 ) (305,858 )
Reclassification of other payables from defined benefit liabilities (107,648 ) (122,390 )
Reclassification of other payables from plan assets 94,671 106,316
Increase in dividend payable 526,284 476,800

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26. Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities

Details of changes in liabilities related to cash flows that have been classified as financing activities or will be classified as financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) Three-month period ended March 31, 2023
Beginning Cash flows Non-cash Ending
Newlyacquired Exchangedifferences Fair valuechanges Others
Borrowings ~~W~~ 10,006,685 ~~W~~ 472,335 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 91,508 ~~W~~ 252 ~~W~~ 6,310 ~~W~~ 10,577,090
Lease liabilities 1,172,038 (89,366 ) 93,496 (20,448 ) 1,155,720
Derivative liabilities 33,555 (18,363 ) 1,172 16,364
Derivative assets (190,830 ) (68,361 ) 9,964 (258 ) (249,485 )
Total ~~W~~ 11,021,448 ~~W~~ 382,969 ~~W~~ 93,496 ~~W~~ 4,784 ~~W~~ 11,388 ~~W~~ (14,396 ) ~~W~~ 11,499,689
(in millions of Korean won) Three-month period ended March 31, 2022
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Beginning Cash flows Non-cash
Newlyacquired Exchangedifferences Fair valuechanges Others Ending
Borrowings ~~W~~ 8,437,703 ~~W~~ 409,135 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 48,133 ~~W~~ 218 ~~W~~ (281 ) ~~W~~ 8,894,908
Lease liabilities 1,159,369 (95,066 ) 64,288 (337 ) 58 (9,170 ) 1,119,142
Derivative liabilities 75,176 10,572 17 (56,420 ) 29,345
Derivative assets (99,453 ) (54,519 ) 8,169 (3,472 ) (149,275 )
Total ~~W~~ 9,572,795 ~~W~~ 314,069 ~~W~~ 64,288 ~~W~~ 3,849 ~~W~~ 8,462 ~~W~~ (69,343 ) ~~W~~ 9,894,120

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27. Segment Information
(1) The management of the Group determines the operating segments based on the reported information when<br>establishing the business strategy.
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Details Business service
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ICT Mobile/fixed line telecommunication service and convergence business, B2B business and others
Finance Credit card business
Satellite TV Satellite TV business
Real estate Residential building development and supply
Others IT, facility security, global business, and others
(2) Details of operating revenues and profit by each segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023<br>and 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023
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Operating<br><br><br>revenues Operating<br><br><br>income Depreciation<br><br><br>and amortization ^1^
ICT ~~W~~ 4,618,995 ~~W~~ 388,143 ~~W~~ 779,223
Finance 883,987 10,834 11,912
Satellite TV 178,679 16,304 13,708
Real estate 110,117 4,394 17,450
Others 1,833,872 60,113 134,803
Subtotal 7,625,650 479,788 957,096
Elimination (1,181,974 ) 6,317 (27,653 )
Consolidated amount ~~W~~ 6,443,676 ~~W~~ 486,105 ~~W~~ 929,443
(in millions of Korean won) 2022
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Operating<br><br><br>revenues Operating<br><br><br>income Depreciation<br><br><br>and amortization ^1^
ICT ~~W~~ 4,608,389 ~~W~~ 429,893 ~~W~~ 787,253
Finance 839,131 32,972 11,665
Satellite TV 168,173 19,394 14,640
Real estate 150,573 78,233 16,347
Others 2,064,351 73,110 99,475
Subtotal 7,830,617 633,602 929,380
Elimination (1,552,917 ) (6,983 ) (37,704 )
Consolidated amount ~~W~~ 6,277,700 ~~W~~ 626,619 ~~W~~ 891,676
^1^ Sum of the amortization of tangible assets, intangible assets, investment properties and right-of-use assets.
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During the prior period, the Group changed certain operating segments for efficient business operation, and comparative information on the relevant segments was restated as the changed operating segments.

(3) Operating revenues for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and non-current assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, by geographical region, are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) Operating revenues Non-current assets ^1^
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Location 2023 2022 March 31,<br><br><br>2023 December 31,2022
Domestic ~~W~~ 6,402,892 ~~W~~ 6,240,557 ~~W~~ 20,600,197 ~~W~~ 20,845,214
Overseas 40,784 37,143 276,268 270,490
Total ~~W~~ 6,443,676 ~~W~~ 6,277,700 ~~W~~ 20,876,465 ~~W~~ 21,115,704
^1^ Sum of property and equipment, intangible assets, investment properties and right-of-use assets.
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28. Related Party Transactions

(1) The list of related parties of the Group as of March 31, 2023, is as follows:

Relationship Name of Entity
Associates and joint ventures KIF Investment Fund, QTT Global (Group) Company Limited, CU Industrial Development Co., Ltd., LoginD Co., Ltd., K Bank Inc., Daiwon<br>Broadcasting Co., Ltd., KT-DSC creative economy youth start-up investment fund, Korea Electronic Vehicle Charging Service,<br>K-REALTY RENTAL HOUSING REIT 2, AI RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KT-IBKC Future Investment Fund 1, Gyeonggi-KT Yoojin Superman Fund, FUNDA<br>Co., Ltd., CHAMP IT Co., Ltd., Alliance Internet Corp., Little Big Pictures, Virtua Realm Sendirian Berhad, KT-Smart Factory Investment Fund, KT Young Entrepreneurs DNA Investment Fund, HD Hyundai Robotics<br>Co., Ltd.(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.), IGIS Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No. 395, Maruee Limited Company Specializing in the Cultural Industry, Trustay Co., Ltd., The skyk Co., Ltd., Mastern<br>No.127 Logispoint Daegu Co., Ltd., SMART KOREA KT NEXT VENTURE FUND, kt Early Stage Investment Fund, Pacific Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No. 55, Mastern KT Multi-Family Real Estate Private Equity<br>Investment Fund I, Home Choice Corp., K-REALTY RENTAL HOUSING REIT V, K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust Company, IBK-KT<br>Emerging Digital Industry Investment Fund, SG-IBKC K-Contents Investment Fund No.1, Daemuga Limited Company Specializing in the Cultural Industry, Megazone Cloud<br>Corporation, Suseo Station Transfer Center Complex Development, TeamFresh Corp., KORAMKO No. 143 General Private Real Estate Investment Company, Jumbo Film, KB Three Telecommunications Companies ESG Fund, IGIS<br>No. 468-1 General Private Real Estate Investment Company, Mastern Hongdae Rental Housing General Private<br> <br><br><br><br>Real Estate Investment Company No.167, Kiamco Data Center Blind Fund, Mastern No.172 Seongsu Office PFV Co. Ltd., OASISALPHA Corporation, Shinhan EZ General<br>Insurance, Ltd, New Media Tech Fund, SH-KT Logistics Investment Type Private Real Estate Investment Trust No.1, K-Realty Qualified Private Real Estate Investment Trust<br>No. 1, GRANDWEST PFV Co., Ltd.
Others ^1^ Goody Studio Co., Ltd., Rebellion Inc., Digital Pharm Co., Ltd.
^1^ Although they are evaluated by applying Korea IFRS 1109, these entities are included in the scope of related<br>parties under Korean IFRS 1024 as the Group has significant influence over them.
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(2) Outstanding balances of receivables and payables in relation to transactions with related parties as of<br>March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
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Receivables Payables
Relationship Name of Entity Tradereceivables Otherreceivables Tradepayables Other<br><br><br>payables Lease<br><br><br>liabilities
Associates and joint ventures K Bank, Inc. ~~W~~ 1,196 ~~W~~ 276,751 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 300 ~~W~~
Little Big Pictures 1,454 5,501 9 1
K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust Company 53 1,283 6,612
K-Realty Qualified Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1 51 1,438 16,718
Others 1,729 46 2,355 1,434
Total ~~W~~ 4,483 ~~W~~ 285,019 ~~W~~ 2,364 ~~W~~ 1,735 ~~W~~ 23,330
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Receivables Payables
Relationship Name of Entity Tradereceivables Otherreceivables Tradepayables Other<br><br><br>payables Lease<br><br><br>liabilities
Associates and joint ventures K Bank, Inc. ~~W~~ 682 ~~W~~ 258,999 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 299 ~~W~~
Little Big Pictures 1,454 7,645 9
K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust Company 151 1,283 8,824
Others 2,285 2 3,235 2,932
Total ~~W~~ 4,572 ~~W~~ 267,929 ~~W~~ 3,235 ~~W~~ 3,240 ~~W~~ 8,824

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(in millions of Korean won) 2023
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Sales Purchases Acquisitionof right-of-useassets
Relationship Name of Entity Operatingrevenue Other<br><br><br>income Operatingexpenses Others^1^
Associates and joint ventures K Bank, Inc. ~~W~~ 5,754 ~~W~~ 592 ~~W~~ 2,744 ~~W~~ ~~W~~
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) 22 182
K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust Company 9 50 706
K-Realty Qualified Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1 37 800 17,636
Others ^2^ 2,837 210 9,746 86
Total ~~W~~ 8,622 ~~W~~ 889 ~~W~~ 14,178 ~~W~~ 86 ~~W~~ 17,636
^1^ The amount of acquisition of property and equipment and others is included.
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^2^ Transactions with KD Living, Inc. before it was classified as subsidiary of the Group are included.<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2022
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Sales Purchases Acquisitionof right-of-useassets
Relationship Name of Entity Operatingrevenue Other<br><br><br>income Operatingexpenses Others^1^
Associates and joint ventures K- Realty CR-REITs No.1 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~
K Bank, Inc. 5,683 2,467
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) 31 394 826
Others 1,568 4,307 1,077
Total ~~W~~ 7,282 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 7,168 ~~W~~ 1,903 ~~W~~
^1^ The amount of acquisition of property and equipment and others is included.
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023
Finance<br><br><br>income Finance<br><br><br>costs Dividend<br><br><br>income
Associates and joint ventures K Bank, Inc. ~~W~~ 1,169 ~~W~~ ~~W~~
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.)
K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust Company 75 277
K-Realty Qualified Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1
Others ^1^ 1,626
Total ~~W~~ 1,169 ~~W~~ 75 ~~W~~ 1,903
^1^ Transactions with KD Living, Inc. before it was classified as subsidiary of the Group are included.<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2022
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Finance<br><br><br>income Finance<br><br><br>costs Dividend<br><br><br>income
Associates and joint ventures K- Realty CR-REITs No.1 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 45,549
K Bank, Inc. 83
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.)
Others 60 43
Total ~~W~~ 83 ~~W~~ 60 ~~W~~ 45,592
(4) Key management compensation for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, consists of:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Salaries and other short-term benefits ~~W~~ 401 ~~W~~ 555
Post-employment benefits 71 105
Stock-based compensation 166 165
Total ~~W~~ 638 ~~W~~ 825

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(5) Fund transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023
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Borrowing transactions^1^ Equity<br>contributions in<br>cash
Borrowings Repayments
Associates and Joint ventures
Megazone Cloud Corporation ~~W~~ 30,000 ~~W~~ ~~W~~
K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust<br>Company 314
K-Realty Qualified Private Real Estate Investment Trust<br>No. 1 16,714
Telco Credit Bureau Co.,Ltd. 6,500
Others 2,586
Total ~~W~~ 46,714 ~~W~~ 314 ~~W~~ 9,086
(in millions of Korean won) 2022
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Borrowing transactions^1^ Equity<br>contributions in<br>cash
Borrowings Repayments
Associates and Joint ventures
Megazone Cloud Corporation ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 131,603
Mastern KT Multi-Family Real Estate Private Equity Investment Fund I 9,637
IBK-KT Emerging Digital Industry Investment Fund 5,400
Others 198 9,440
Total ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 198 ~~W~~ 156,080
^1^ Lease transactions are included in borrowing transactions.
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(6) Provision of collateral and investment agreement and others
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Provision of collateral and investment agreement The Group has an obligation to invest in Kiamco Data Center Blind Fund, a related party, according to the agreement. As of March 31, 2023, the Group is planning to invest an additional ~~W~~ 84,734 million.

(7) As of March 31, 2023, the limit of the credit card contract provided by the Group to K Bank, Inc. is<br>~~W~~ 1,000 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 1,000 million).

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29. Fair Value
(1) Fair Value of Financial Instruments by Category
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Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments by category as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Carrying<br><br><br>amount Fair value Carryingamount Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents ~~W~~ 2,109,228 ^1^ ~~W~~ 2,449,062 ^1^
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at amortized cost^2^ 6,552,688 ^1^ 7,364,516 ^1^
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 277,258 277,258 129,124 129,124
Other financial assets
Financial assets at amortized cost 1,227,720 ^1^ 1,060,058 ^1^
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 995,863 995,863 1,064,856 1,064,856
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,604,873 1,604,873 1,508,192 1,508,192
Derivative financial assets for hedging 249,485 249,485 190,830 190,830
Total ~~W~~ 13,017,115 ~~W~~ 13,766,638
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables ^3^ ~~W~~ 6,852,169 ^1^ ~~W~~ 8,397,264 ^1^
Borrowings 10,577,090 10,222,491 10,006,685 9,405,992
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortized cost 257,933 ^1^ 246,606 ^1^
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 158,921 158,921 141,280 141,280
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 16,364 16,364 33,555 33,555
Total ~~W~~ 17,862,477 ~~W~~ 18,825,390
^1^ The Group did not conduct a fair value estimation since the book amount is a reasonable approximation of fair<br>value.
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^2^ Lease receivables are excluded from fair value disclosure in accordance with Korean IFRS 1107.<br>
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^3^ Amounts related to employee benefit plans are included in trade and other payables at the end of previous year.<br>
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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

(2) Fair Value Hierarchy

To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group classifies its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. Financial instruments that are measured at fair value are categorized by the fair value hierarchy, and the defined levels are as follows:

Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices<br>at the end of the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined<br>using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in<br>level 2.
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Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument<br>is included in level 3.
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Fair value hierarchy classifications of the financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value or disclosed in fair value as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 277,258 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 277,258
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 34,177 361,361 600,325 995,863
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,103,155 5,487 496,231 1,604,873
Derivative financial assets for hedging 249,485 249,485
Total ~~W~~ 1,137,332 ~~W~~ 893,591 ~~W~~ 1,096,556 ~~W~~ 3,127,479
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 10,222,491 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 10,222,491
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 1,385 157,536 158,921
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 16,364 16,364
Total ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 10,240,240 ~~W~~ 157,536 ~~W~~ 10,397,776

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(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 129,124 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 129,124
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 26,647 426,140 612,069 1,064,856
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,005,900 5,163 497,129 1,508,192
Derivative financial assets for hedging purpose 189,717 1,113 190,830
Total ~~W~~ 1,032,547 ~~W~~ 750,144 ~~W~~ 1,110,311 ~~W~~ 2,893,002
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 9,405,992 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 9,405,992
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 141,280 141,280
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging purpose 33,555 33,555
Total ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 9,439,547 ~~W~~ 141,280 ~~W~~ 9,580,827

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Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

(3) Transfers Between Fair Value Hierarchy Levels of Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Details of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements

There are no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements.

Details of changes in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements.

Details of changes in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements are as follows:

(In millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Financial assets Financialliabilities
Financial assetsat fair valuethrough profitor loss Financial assetsat fair valuethrough othercomprehensiveincome Derivativefinancial assetsfor hedging Financialliabilities at fairvalue throughprofit or loss
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 612,069 ~~W~~ 497,129 ~~W~~ 1,113 ~~W~~ 141,280
Purchases 4,777
Reclassifications (2,169 ) (766 ) (1,113 )
Changes in consolidation scope 252
Disposals (4,130 )
Amount recognized in profit or loss (10,474 ) 16,256
Amount recognized in other comprehensive income (132 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ 600,325 ~~W~~ 496,231 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 157,536

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(In millions of Korean won) March 31, 2022
Financial assets Financialliabilities
Financial assetsat fair valuethrough profit or<br><br><br>loss Financial assetsat fair valuethrough othercomprehensiveincome Derivativefinancial assetsfor hedging Financialliabilities at fairvalue throughprofit or loss
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 577,085 ~~W~~ 323,373 ~~W~~ 31,565 ~~W~~ 215,332
Purchases 117,583 6,722
Reclassifications (2,470 ) (54,922 )
Disposals (70,513 ) (88,442 )
Amount recognized in profit or loss (649 ) 17 10,123 (12,759 )
Amount recognized in other comprehensive income 1,301 (2,962 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ 621,036 ~~W~~ 242,971 ~~W~~ 38,726 ~~W~~ 147,651

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As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

(4) Valuation Techniques and Inputs

Valuation techniques and inputs used in recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements and disclosed fair values categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Fair value Level Valuation techniques
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ 277,258 2 DCF Model
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 961,686 2,3 DCF Model,<br> <br>Adjusted Net Asset Model,<br><br><br>Monte-Carlo Simulation
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 501,718 2,3 DCF Model,<br> <br>Market Approach Model
Derivative financial assets for hedging 249,485 2 DCF Model
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ 10,222,491 2 DCF Model
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 158,921 2,3 DCF Model,<br> <br>Binomial Option Pricing<br>Model,<br><br><br>Monte-Carlo Simulation
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 16,364 2 DCF Model

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As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
Fair value Level Valuation techniques
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ 129,214 2 DCF Model
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 1,038,209 2,3 DCF Model,<br> <br>Adjusted Net Asset Model,<br><br><br>Monte-Carlo Simulation
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 502,292 2,3 DCF Model,<br> <br>Market Approach Model
Derivative financial assets for hedging purpose 190,830 2,3 DCF Model
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ 9,405,992 2 DCF Model
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 141,280 3 DCF Model,<br> <br>Binomial Option Pricing<br>Model,<br><br><br>Monte-Carlo Simulation
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging purpose 33,555 2 DCF Model
(5) Valuation Processes for Fair Value Measurements Categorized Within Level 3
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The Group uses external experts that perform the fair value measurements required for financial reporting purposes. External experts report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO),and discuss the valuation processes and results with the CFO in line with the Group’s closing dates.

(6) Gains and Losses on Valuation at the Transaction Date

In the case that the Group values derivative financial instruments using inputs not based on observable market data, and the fair value calculated by valuation methods using such data differs from the transaction price, then the fair value of the financial instrument is recognized at the transaction price. The difference between the fair value at initial recognition and the transaction price is deferred and amortized using a straight-line method by maturity of the financial instrument. However, in the case that the inputs of the valuation methods become observable in markets, the remaining deferred difference is immediately recognized in full in profit or loss.

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As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

In relation to this, details and changes of total deferred differences for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
Derivatives usedfor hedging Derivatives used forhedging
Beginning balance ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 831
Recognized at fair value through profit or loss (356 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 475
30. Events After the Reporting Period
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(1) Kt cloud Co., Ltd., a subsidiary subject to consolidation, decided to increase its capital by the resolution of<br>the board of directors on May 11, 2023. The planned amount of capital increase is \ 600,000 million, and the increase is expected to take place in July 2023.
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(2) In accordance with the shareholder agreement, LS Cable & System Ltd. exercised its call option for KT<br>Submarine Co., Ltd on April 3, 2023.
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ATTACHMENT:INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT

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Report on Review of Interim Financial Statements 1 - 2
Separate Interim Financial Statements
Separate Interim Statements of Financial Position 3 - 4
Separate Interim Statements of Profit or Loss 5
Separate Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income 6
Separate Interim Statements of Changes in Equity 7 - 8
Separate Interim Statements of Cash Flows 9
Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements 10 -57
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Reviewed Separate Interim Financial Statements

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The accompanying separate interim statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 for comparative purpose, were reviewed by other auditors, whose report thereon dated May 16, 2022, expressed that nothing came to their attention that caused them to believe that those separate interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 were not prepared fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with K-IFRS.

The separate statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022, and the related separate statements of profit or loss, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, which are not accompanying this report, were audited by other auditors, whose report thereon dated March 8, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion. The accompanying statement of financial position as of December 31, 2022, presented for comparative purposes, is not different from that audited by other auditors in all material respects.

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Notice to Readers<br><br><br><br> <br>This review report is effective as of May 15, 2023, the auditor’s review<br>report date. Certain subsequent events or circumstances may have occurred between the auditor’s review report date and the time the auditor’s review report is read. Such events or circumstances could significantly affect the financial<br>statements and may result in modifications to the auditor’s review report.
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March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(in millions of Korean won) Notes March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4,28 ~~W~~ 866,346 ~~W~~ 966,307
Trade and other receivables, net 4,5,28 3,283,281 3,055,649
Other financial assets 4,6,28 327,780 232,837
Inventories, net 7 380,138 349,870
Other current assets 8 2,114,597 1,998,825
Total current assets 6,972,142 6,603,488
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables, net 4,5,28 399,399 526,988
Other financial assets 4,6,28 2,119,702 1,993,893
Property and equipment, net 9 11,240,420 11,540,162
Right-of-use<br>assets 16 981,263 983,049
Investment properties, net 9 1,149,381 1,137,489
Intangible assets, net 9 1,778,777 1,855,679
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures 10 4,895,438 4,879,219
Net defined benefit assets 14 159,024 180,689
Other non-current assets 8 691,371 717,118
Total non-current assets 23,414,775 23,814,286
Total assets ~~W~~ 30,386,917 ~~W~~ 30,417,774

(Continued)

Seeaccompanying notes to the separate financial statements.

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Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(in millions of Korean won) Notes March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,11,28 ~~W~~ 4,236,711 ~~W~~ 4,411,056
Borrowings 4,12,28 1,359,460 984,720
Other financial liabilities 4,6,28 2,606
Current tax liabilities 84,350 127,944
Provisions 13 86,153 87,720
Deferred income 39,424 44,042
Other current liabilities 8 773,964 665,968
Total current liabilities 6,582,668 6,321,450
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,11,28 725,046 979,050
Borrowings 4,12,28 6,675,810 6,510,841
Other financial liabilities 4,6,28 19,445 37,566
Provisions 13 86,497 79,374
Deferred income 19 153,560 158,161
Deferred tax liabilities 836,953 763,113
Other non-current liabilities 8 686,497 710,139
Total non-current liabilities 9,183,808 9,238,244
Total liabilities 15,766,476 15,559,694
Equity
Share capital 1,564,499 1,564,499
Share premium 1,440,258 1,440,258
Retained earnings 17 12,123,303 12,347,403
Accumulated other comprehensive income (10,233 ) (72,672 )
Other components of equity 18 (497,386 ) (421,408 )
Total equity 14,620,441 14,858,080
Total liabilities and equity ~~W~~ 30,386,917 ~~W~~ 30,417,774

(Concluded)

Seeaccompanying notes to the separate interim financial statements.

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Separate Interim Statements of Profit or Loss

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Three-Month Period Ended March 31
(in millions of Korean won, except per share amounts) Notes 2023 2022
Operating revenue 19 ~~W~~ 4,618,994 ~~W~~ 4,608,389
Operating expenses 20 4,230,851 4,178,496
Operating profit 388,143 429,893
Other income 21 116,520 135,374
Other expenses 21 48,662 41,369
Finance income 22 148,535 133,341
Finance costs 22 176,843 128,188
Profit before income tax expense 427,693 529,051
Income tax expense 107,828 138,082
Profit for the period ~~W~~ 319,865 ~~W~~ 390,969
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share 24 ~~W~~ 1,251 ~~W~~ 1,658
Diluted earnings per share 24 1,251 1,657

See accompanying notes to the separate interim financial statements.

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Separate Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Three-Month Period Ended March 31
(in millions of Korean won) Notes 2023 2022
Profit for the period ~~W~~ 319,865 ~~W~~ 390,969
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liabilities 14 2,076 (708 )
Gain (loss) on valuation of financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive<br>income 70,971 (4,582 )
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss
Valuation gain on cash flow hedge 6 56,588 26,983
Other comprehensive income from cash flow hedges reclassified to profit or loss (64,896 ) (32,308 )
Other comprehensive income(loss) for the period, net of tax 64,739 (10,615 )
Total comprehensive income(loss) for the period ~~W~~ 384,604 ~~W~~ 380,354

See accompanying notes to the separate interim financial statements.

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Separate Statements of Changes in Equity

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(in millions of Korean won) Notes Share capital Sharepremium Retainedearnings Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Othercomponents<br><br><br>of equity Total<br><br><br>equity
Balance as of January 1, 2022 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 11,931,481 ~~W~~ 125,610 ~~W~~ (1,196,954 ) ~~W~~ 13,864,894
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 390,969 390,969
Loss on valuation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (4,582 ) (4,582 )
Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities 14 (708 ) (708 )
Valuation loss on cash flow hedge 6 (5,325 ) (5,325 )
Total comprehensive income for the period 390,261 (9,907 ) 380,354
Transactions with owners
Dividends paid (450,393 ) (450,393 )
Appropriation of retained earnings related to loss on disposal of treasury stock (11,577 ) 11,577
Others 1,250 1,250
Subtotal (461,970 ) 12,827 (449,143 )
Balance as of March 31, 2022 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 11,859,772 ~~W~~ 115,703 ~~W~~ (1,184,127 ) ~~W~~ 13,796,105

(Continued)

Seeaccompanying notes to the separate interim financial statements.

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Separate Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(in millions of Korean won) Notes Share capital Sharepremium Retainedearnings Accumulatedothercomprehensiveincome Othercomponentsof equity Total equity
Balance as of January 1, 2023 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 12,347,403 ~~W~~ (72,672 ) ~~W~~ (421,408 ) ~~W~~ 14,858,080
Comprehensive income
Profit for the period 319,865 319,865
Gain on valuation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 224 70,747 70,971
Remeasurements of net defined benefit liabilities 14 2,076 2,076
Valuation loss on cash flow hedge 6 (8,308 ) (8,308 )
Total comprehensive income for the period 322,165 62,439 384,604
Transactions with owners
Dividends paid (501,843 ) (501,843 )
Appropriation of retained earnings related to loss on disposal of treasury stock (44,422 ) 44,422
Acquisition of treasury stock (121,975 ) (121,975 )
Others 1,575 1,575
Subtotal (546,265 ) (75,978 ) (622,243 )
Balance as of March 31, 2023 ~~W~~ 1,564,499 ~~W~~ 1,440,258 ~~W~~ 12,123,303 ~~W~~ (10,233 ) ~~W~~ (497,386 ) ~~W~~ 14,620,441

(Concluded)

Seeaccompanying notes to the separate interim financial statements.

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KT Corporation and Subsidiaries

Separate Interim Statements of Cash Flows

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

KT Corporation

Three-Month Period Ended March 31
(in millions of Korean won) Notes 2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 25 ~~W~~ 970,189 ~~W~~ 1,008,212
Interest paid (83,503 ) (54,457 )
Interest received 47,458 55,122
Dividends received 1,298 45,549
Income tax paid (77,303 ) (49,151 )
Net cash inflow from operating activities 858,139 1,005,275
Cash flows from investing activities
Collection of loans 9,694 11,317
Disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 1,732
Disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 300
Disposal of investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures 2,511 188
Disposal of property and equipment 8,034 13,403
Disposal of intangible assets 35 5
Disposal of<br>right-of-use assets 50
Loans granted (10,048 ) (9,722 )
Acquisition of current financial assets at amortized cost (78,024 ) (75,500 )
Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (1,125 ) (12,663 )
Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (1,980 )
Acquisition of investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures (19,510 ) (147,633 )
Acquisition of property and equipment (817,994 ) (870,637 )
Acquisition of intangible assets (306,734 ) (314,973 )
Acquisition of<br>right-of-use assets (416 ) (974 )
Net cash outflow from investing activities (1,211,495 ) (1,409,169 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 598,990 498,702
Repayments of borrowings (150,247 ) (220,247 )
Acquisition of treasury stock (121,975 )
Decrease in lease liabilities (73,457 ) (87,182 )
Net cash outflow from financing activities 26 253,311 191,273
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents 84 (76 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (99,961 ) (212,697 )
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of the period 966,307 1,708,714
End of the period ~~W~~ 866,346 ~~W~~ 1,496,017

See accompanying notes to the separate interim financial statements.

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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022

1. General Information

KT Corporation (the “Company”) in accordance with the Korea Telecommunications Corporation Act, was established as a 100% government-invested institution on January 1, 1982, when it comprehensively succeeded the telegraph and telephone business from the Korea Communications Commission (former Ministry of Information and Communication) to promote management of public telecommunications business and communication technology, and to contribute to improvement of public welfare. After its establishment, the Company has been operating in public telecommunications business through a nationwide business network including headquarters and business departments. The address of the registered headquarter is 90, Buljeong-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, Korea.

On October 1, 1997, the Company was converted into a government-invested institution pursuant to the Act on Management Structure Improvement and Privatization of Public Enterprises and was listed on the KRX stock market which was established by the Korea Exchange. On May 29, 1999, the Company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange by issuing a stock depository certificate containing newly issued 24,282,195 shares of common stock along with 20,813,311 shares held by the government. On July 2, 2001, a stock depositary certificate containing 55,502,161 stocks held by the government was additionally issued and listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

In 2002, the Company acquired the entire shares previously held by the government in accordance with the Korean government’s public enterprise privatization plan. As of March 31, 2023, the Korean government does not own any shares in the Company.

2. Material Accounting Policies
2.1 Basis of Preparation
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The Company maintains its accounting records in Korean won and prepares statutory financial statements in the Korean language (Hangul) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the Republic of Korea (“Korean IFRS” or “K-IFRS”). The accompanying separate interim financial statements have been condensed, restructured and translated into English from the Korean language financial statements.

The separate interim financial statements of the Company for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS 1034 Interim Financial Reporting. These separate interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS which is effective or has been early adopted as of March 31, 2023.

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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

2.2 Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosures

(1) New and amended standards and interpretations adopted by the Company

The Company has applied the following standards and interpretations for the first time for their annual reporting period commencing January 1, 2023.

K-IFRS 1001 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRSPractice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements—Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendment)

The amendments change the requirements in K-IFRS 1001 with regard to disclosure of accounting policies. The amendments replace all instances of the term ‘significant accounting policies’ with ‘material accounting policy information’. Accounting policy information is material if, when considered together with other information included in an entity’s financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.

The supporting paragraphs in K-IFRS 1001 are also amended to clarify that accounting policy information that relates to immaterial transactions, other events or conditions is immaterial and need not be disclosed. Accounting policy information may be material because of the nature of the related transactions, other events or conditions, even if the amounts are immaterial. However, not all accounting policy information relating to material transactions, other events or conditions is itself material.

K-IFRS 1001 Presentation of Financial Statements—Disclosure<br>of financial liabilities with condition to adjust exercise price (Amendment)

The amendments require disclosure of valuation gains or losses (limited to those recognized in the profit or loss) of the conversion options or warrants (or financial liabilities including them), if all or part of the financial instrument with exercise price that is adjusted depending on the issuer’s share price change is classified as financial liability as defined in paragraph 11 (2) of K-IFRS 1032.

K-IFRS 1008 Accounting Polices, Changes in Accounting Estimates andErrors—Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendment)

The amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”.

The definition of a change in accounting estimates was deleted. However, the IASB retained the concept of changes in accounting estimates in the Standard with the following clarifications:

A change in accounting estimate that results from new information or new developments is not the correction of an<br>error
The effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate are changes<br>in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors
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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

K-IFRS 1012 Income Taxes—Deferred Tax related to Assets and<br>Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Amendment)

The amendments introduce a further exception from the initial recognition exemption. Under the amendments, an entity does not apply the initial recognition exemption for transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.

Depending on the applicable tax law, equal taxable and deductible temporary differences may arise on initial recognition of an asset and liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit. For example, this may arise upon recognition of a lease liability and the corresponding right-of-use asset applying K-IFRS 1116 at the commencement date of a lease.

Following the amendments to K-IFRS 1012, an entity is required to recognise the related deferred tax asset and liability, with the recognition of any deferred tax asset being subject to the recoverability criteria in K-IFRS 1012.

The amendments apply to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period an entity recognises:

A deferred tax asset (to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the<br>deductible temporary difference can be utilised) and a deferred tax liability for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with:
Right-of-use assets and lease<br>liabilities
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Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities and the corresponding amounts recognised as part of the<br>cost of the related asset
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The cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained<br>earnings (or other component of equity, as appropriate) at that date.
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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

(2) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted by the Company

The amended accounting standard issued that is not mandatory for the annual reporting period commencing January 1, 2023 and has not been early adopted by the Company is as follows:

K-IFRS 1001 Presentation of FinancialStatements—Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendment)

The amendments clarify that the classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on rights that are in existence at the end of the reporting period, specify that classification is unaffected by expectations about whether an entity will exercise its right to defer settlement of a liability, explain that rights are in existence if covenants are complied with at the end of the reporting period, and introduce a definition of ‘settlement’ to make clear that settlement refers to the transfer to the counterparty of cash, equity instruments, other assets or services.

In addition, the 2022 amendments specify that only covenants that an entity is required to comply with on or before the end of the reporting period affect the entity’s right to defer settlement of a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date. Such covenants affect whether the right exists at the end of the reporting period, even if compliance with the covenant is assessed only after the reporting date.

The 2022 amendments also specifies that the right to defer settlement is not affected if an entity only has to comply with a covenant after the reporting period. However, if the entity’s right to defer settlement of a liability is subject to the entity complying with covenants within twelve months after the reporting period, an entity discloses information that enables users of financial statements to understand the risk of the liabilities becoming repayable within twelve months after the reporting period. This would include information about the covenants (including the nature of the covenants and when the entity is required to comply with them), the carrying amount of related liabilities and facts and circumstances, if any, that indicate that the entity may have difficulties complying with the covenants.

The above amendments are applied retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024, with early application permitted.

The Company is in review for the impact of the above amendments on the financial statements.

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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

2.3 Significant Accounting Policies

Significant accounting policies and method of computation used in the presentation of the separate interim financial statements are consistent with those of the separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, except for the changes due to the application of amendment and enactments of standards described in Note 2.2 (1) and as described below.

(1) Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense for the interim period is recognized based on management’s best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate is applied to the pre-tax income of the interim period.

(2) Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

The financial statements of the Company are the separate financial statements prepared in accordance with Korean IFRS 1027 SeparateFinancial Statements. Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are recognized at cost under the direct equity method. Management applied the carrying amounts under the previous K-GAAP at the time of transition to Korean IFRS as deemed cost of investments. The Company recognizes dividend income from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures in profit or loss when its right to receive the dividend is established.

3. Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Company’s accounting policies. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. As the resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the actual results, it poses significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment.

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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

4. Financial Instruments by Category

Financial instruments by category as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Financial assets Financial<br><br><br>assets atamortized cost Financialassets at fairvalue throughprofit or loss Financial assets atfair value throughother comprehensiveincome Derivatives<br><br><br>used forhedging Total
Cash and cash equivalents ~~W~~ 866,346 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 866,346
Trade and other receivables 3,405,422 277,258 3,682,680
Other financial assets 492,954 398,526 1,310,809 245,193 2,447,482
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
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Financial liabilities Financial<br><br><br>liabilities atamortized cost Financialliabilities at fairvalue throughprofit and loss Derivatives<br><br><br>used for hedging Others Total
Trade and other payables ~~W~~ 4,729,071 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 4,729,071
Borrowings 8,035,270 8,035,270
Other financial liabilities 6,840 15,211 22,051
Lease liabilities 857,726 857,726
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Financial assets Financial<br><br><br>assets atamortized cost Financialassets at fairvalue throughprofit or loss Financial assets atfair value throughother comprehensiveincome Derivatives<br><br><br>used forhedging Total
Cash and cash equivalents ~~W~~ 966,307 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 966,307
Trade and other receivables 3,453,513 129,124 3,582,637
Other financial assets 416,294 410,388 1,214,059 185,989 2,226,730
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Financial liabilities Financialliabilities atamortized cost Financialliabilities at fairvalue throughprofit and loss Derivatives used forhedging Others Total
Trade and other payables ^1^ ~~W~~ 5,390,106 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 5,390,106
Borrowings 7,495,561 7,495,561
Other financial liabilities 5,164 32,402 37,566
Lease liabilities 865,280 865,280
^1^ Amounts related to employee benefit plans are included in Trade and other payables.
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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

5. Trade and Other Receivables
(1) Trade and other receivables as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
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Total amounts Provision forimpairment Present valuediscount Carrying<br><br><br>amount
Current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 3,099,426 ~~W~~ (276,224 ) ~~W~~ (6,887 ) ~~W~~ 2,816,315
Other receivables 496,344 (26,011 ) (3,367 ) 466,966
Total ~~W~~ 3,595,770 ~~W~~ (302,235 ) ~~W~~ (10,254 ) ~~W~~ 3,283,281
Non-current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 261,840 ~~W~~ (709 ) ~~W~~ (12,486 ) ~~W~~ 248,645
Other receivables 159,366 (429 ) (8,183 ) 150,754
Total ~~W~~ 421,206 ~~W~~ (1,138 ) ~~W~~ (20,669 ) ~~W~~ 399,399
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
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Total amounts Provision forimpairment Present valuediscount Carrying<br><br><br>Amount
Current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 2,929,574 ~~W~~ (278,135 ) ~~W~~ (6,872 ) ~~W~~ 2,644,567
Other receivables 443,525 (30,549 ) (1,894 ) 411,082
Total ~~W~~ 3,373,099 ~~W~~ (308,684 ) ~~W~~ (8,766 ) ~~W~~ 3,055,649
Non-current assets
Trade receivables ~~W~~ 370,471 ~~W~~ (869) ~~W~~ (11,180 ) ~~W~~ 358,422
Other receivables 177,815 (429 ) (8,820 ) 168,566
Total ~~W~~ 548,286 ~~W~~ (1,298) ~~W~~ (20,000 ) ~~W~~ 526,988

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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

(2) Details of other receivables as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Loans ~~W~~ 46,489 ~~W~~ 46,463
Receivables 240,298 262,557
Accrued income 67,747 6,996
Refundable deposits 289,626 294,575
Others 35
Less: Provision for impairment (26,440 ) (30,978 )
Total ~~W~~ 617,720 ~~W~~ 579,648
(3) The maximum exposure of trade and other receivables to credit risk is the carrying amount of each class of<br>receivables mentioned above as of March 31, 2023.
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(4) The Company classifies a portion of the trade receivables as financial assets at fair value through other<br>comprehensive income considering the trade receivables business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the contract.
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6. Other Financial Assets and Liabilities
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(1) Details of other financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Other financial assets
Financial assets at amortized cost ^1^ ~~W~~ 492,954 ~~W~~ 416,294
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ^2^ 398,526 410,388
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,310,809 1,214,059
Derivatives used for hedging 245,193 185,989
Less: Non-current (2,119,702 ) (1,993,893 )
Current ~~W~~ 327,780 ~~W~~ 232,837
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss ~~W~~ 6,840 ~~W~~ 5,164
Derivatives used for hedging 15,211 32,402
Less: Non-current (19,445 ) (37,566 )
Current ~~W~~ 2,606 ~~W~~
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s financial assets amounting to ~~W~~<br>30,464 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 30,464 million), which consist of checking account deposits, time deposits and others, are subject to withdrawal restrictions.
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^2^ As of March 31, 2023, the company provided investments in Korea Software Financial Cooperative and others<br>amounting to ~~W~~ 1,136 million as a collateral as a consideration of the payment guarantee provided by the Cooperative and others.
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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

(2) Financial Assets at fair value through profit or loss
1) Details of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Debt securities ~~W~~ 387,811 ~~W~~ 387,594
Derivative held for trading ^1^ 10,715 22,794
Less: Non-current (398,526 ) (410,388 )
Current ~~W~~ ~~W~~
^1^ Derivative assets amounting to ~~W~~ 6,917 million, which is recognized by an agreement with<br>LS Cable & System Ltd. in connection with KT Submarine Co., Ltd. and a call option amounting to ~~W~~ 3,798 million in connection with the acquisition of Epsilon Global Communications Pte. Ltd. are included (Note 15).<br>
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2) The maximum exposure of debt instruments of financial assets recognized at fair value through profit or loss to<br>credit risk is the carrying amount as of March 31, 2023.
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(3) Financial Assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
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1) Details of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Equity instruments (Listed) ~~W~~ 1,111,069 ~~W~~ 1,015,606
Equity instruments (Unlisted) 199,740 198,453
Less: Non-current (1,310,809 ) (1,214,059 )
Current ~~W~~ ~~W~~
2) Upon disposal of these equity instruments, any balance within the accumulated other comprehensive income is<br>reclassified to retained earnings rather than to profit or loss. Upon disposal of debt securities, remaining balance of the accumulated other comprehensive income of debt investments is reclassified to profit or loss.
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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

(4) Derivatives used for hedging
1) Details of valuation of derivatives used for hedging as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are<br>as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Currency swap ^1,2^ ~~W~~ 245,193 ~~W~~ 15,211 ~~W~~ 185,989 ~~W~~ 32,402
Less: Non-current (190,861 ) (15,211 ) (143,413 ) (32,402 )
Current ~~W~~ 54,332 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 42,576 ~~W~~
^1^ The currency swap contract is to hedge the risk of variability in cash flow from the borrowings due to changes<br>in interest rate and foreign exchange rate and the expected maximum period for the Company to be exposed to risks of cash flow fluctuation by hedged items is until September 7, 2034.
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^2^ The balance of derivative assets subject to the second phase of interest rate benchmark reform is<br>~~W~~ 116,634 million and the Company is in review of the impact of switching to alternative benchmark interest rates.
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The entire fair value of hedging instrument is classified as a non-current asset or liability if the remaining maturity of the hedged item is more than 12 months and classified as a current asset or liability if the maturity of the hedged item is less than 12 months.

2) Details of valuation gains and losses from derivatives for risk hedging purposes for the three-month periods<br>ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Type of transaction Valuationgain Valuationloss Other<br><br><br>comprehensiveincome ^1^ Valuationgain Valuationloss Other<br><br><br>comprehensiveincome ^1^
Currency swap ~~W~~ 87,508 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 75,612 ~~W~~ 55,843 ~~W~~ 11,250 ~~W~~ 36,513
^1^ The amount is before adjustments of deferred income tax directly reflected in equity.
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The ineffective portion recognized in profit or loss on the cash flow hedge is valuation gain of ~~W~~ 783 million for the current period (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: valuation gain of ~~W~~ 1,249 million).

(5) Financial Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
1) Details of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Derivative liabilities held for trading ^1^ ~~W~~ 6,840 ~~W~~ 5,164
^1^ Derivative liabilities of ~~W~~ 2,606 million recognized by an agreement with LS<br>Cable & System Ltd. in connection with KT Submarine Co., Ltd. and derivative liabilities of ~~W~~ 4,234 million related to the obligation to acquire Epsilon Global Communications Pte. Ltd. are included. (Note 15).<br>
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KT Corporation

Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

7. Inventories

Inventories as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Acquisitioncost Valuationallowance Carrying<br><br><br>amount Acquisitioncost Valuationallowance Carrying<br><br><br>amount
Merchandise ~~W~~ 472,946 ~~W~~ (92,808 ) ~~W~~ 380,138 ~~W~~ 439,598 ~~W~~ (89,728 ) ~~W~~ 349,870

Cost of inventories recognized as expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, amounts to ~~W~~ 736,272 million (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 686,080 million) and inventory valuation loss amounts to ~~W~~ 3,080 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: reversal of inventory valuation loss ~~W~~ 23,553 million).

8. Other Assets and Liabilities

Other assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Other assets
Advance payments ~~W~~ 82,463 ~~W~~ 54,315
Prepaid expenses 167,768 54,044
Contract costs 1,843,210 1,883,084
Contract assets 712,527 724,500
Less: Non-current (691,371 ) (717,118 )
Current ~~W~~ 2,114,597 ~~W~~ 1,998,825
Other liabilities
Advances received ^1^ ~~W~~ 234,165 ~~W~~ 189,780
Withholdings 63,141 38,561
Unearned revenue 5,968 1,051
Lease liabilities 857,726 865,280
Contract liabilities 299,461 281,435
Less: Non-current (686,497 ) (710,139 )
Current ~~W~~ 773,964 ~~W~~ 665,968
^1^ The amounts include adjustments arising from adoption of Korean IFRS 1115 Revenue from Contracts withCustomers (Note 19).
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Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements

Asof March 31, 2023 and 2022

9. Property and Equipment, Investment Properties, and Intangible Assets
(1) Changes in property and equipment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning, net ~~W~~ 11,540,162 ~~W~~ 12,021,117
Acquisition and capital expenditure 352,422 403,442
Disposal and termination (12,858 ) (20,724 )
Depreciation (574,042 ) (584,141 )
Transfer to investment properties (23,633 ) (2,556 )
Others (41,631 ) (10,581 )
Ending, net ~~W~~ 11,240,420 ~~W~~ 11,806,557
(2) Changes in investment properties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning, net ~~W~~ 1,137,489 ~~W~~ 997,344
Depreciation (11,741 ) (10,182 )
Transfer 23,633 2,556
Ending, net ~~W~~ 1,149,381 ~~W~~ 989,718
(3) As of March 31, 2023, the Company (Lessor) has entered into a<br>non-cancellable operating lease contract relating to real estate lease. The future minimum lease payments under this contract are ~~W~~ 128,576 million for one year or less,<br>~~W~~ 240,024 million for more than one year and less than five years, ~~W~~ 524,724 million for over five years, and ~~W~~ 893,324 million in total.
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(4) Details of investment properties provided as collateral as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,<br>are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Carryingamount Securedamount Related account Related amount
Land and Buildings ~~W~~ 169,198 ~~W~~ 33,881 Deposits received ~~W~~ 30,476
(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Carryingamount Securedamount Related account Related amount
Land and Buildings ~~W~~ 168,904 ~~W~~ 35,456 Deposits received ~~W~~ 29,638
(5) Changes in intangible assets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Beginning, net ~~W~~ 1,855,679 ~~W~~ 2,236,564
Acquisition and capital expenditure<br>^1^ 44,278 10,860
Disposal and termination (594 ) (1,665 )
Amortization (120,586 ) (115,138 )
Others (11 )
Ending, net ~~W~~ 1,778,777 ~~W~~ 2,130,610
^1^ Amounts include transfer from property and equipment.
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The carrying amount of goodwill and memberships assessed to have indefinite useful life and, therefore, not subject to amortization is ~~W~~ 65,057 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 65,057 million) and ~~W~~ 57,384 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 55,319 million), respectively as of March 31, 2023.

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10. Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures
(1) Carrying amount in investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures as of March 31, 2023 and<br>December 31, 2022, is as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- ---
Subsidiaries ~~W~~ 4,503,616 ~~W~~ 4,492,987
Associates and joint ventures 391,822 386,232
Total ~~W~~ 4,895,438 ~~W~~ 4,879,219
1) Investments in subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) Location Percentage ofownership (%) Carrying amount
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
March 31,<br>2023 December 31,<br>2022
KT Estate Inc. Korea 100.0% ~~W~~ 1,084,522 ~~W~~ 1,084,522
KT Sat Co., Ltd. Korea 100.0% 390,530 390,530
KTCS Corporation ^1^ Korea 8.4% 6,427 6,427
KTIS Corporation ^1^ Korea 33.3% 30,633 30,633
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. Korea 50.2% 311,696 311,696
BC Card Co., Ltd. Korea 69.5% 633,004 633,004
KT M&S Co., Ltd. Korea 100.0% 26,764 26,764
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. Korea 70.5% 130,924 130,924
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. Korea 86.8% 134,308 134,308
KT Submarine Co., Ltd. ^1^ Korea 32.9% 24,370 24,370
Nasmedia, Inc. ^1^ Korea 44.0% 23,051 23,051
KTDS Co., Ltd. Korea 95.6% 19,616 19,616
KTGDH Co., Ltd. Korea 100.0% 7,544 7,544
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.2 ^3^ Korea 2,381
KT Sports Korea 52.6% 19,311 19,311
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. Korea 100.0% 102,237 102,237
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. Korea 67.3% 3,873 3,873
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. Korea 76.4% 10,160 10,160
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.3 Korea 86.7% 2,947 2,947
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.4 Korea 95.0% 16,720 16,720
PlayD Co., Ltd. ^2^ Korea 23.5% 20,000 20,000
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd. Korea 100.0% 6,334 6,334
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd. Korea 98.4% 4,267 4,267
Next Connect PFV Korea 100.0% 24,250 24,250
KT Strategic Investment Fund No.5 Korea 95.0% 19,000 19,000
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. Korea 59.8% 28,000 28,000
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd.^^ Korea 90.9% 283,620 283,620
Lolab Co., Ltd. Korea 79.8% 21,958 21,950
KT ES Pte. Ltd. Singapore 57.6% 96,878 96,878

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(in millions of Korean won) Location Percentage ofownership (%) Carrying amount
March 31,<br>2023 December 31,<br>2022
Altimedia Corporation Korea 100.0% 22,000 22,000
kt cloud Co., Ltd. Korea 100.0% 901,504 901,504
Others 97,168 84,166
Total ~~W~~ 4,503,616 ~~W~~ 4,492,987
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, although sum of percentage of interest of the Company and its subsidiaries is less<br>than 50% ownership in these entities, and these entities are included in investments in subsidiaries due to the dispersion of the non-controlling interests and voting patterns at previous shareholders’<br>meetings.
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^2^ As of March 31, 2023, this entity is included in investments in subsidiaries as Nasmedia Co., Ltd. holds<br>interest of 46.9% and, therefore, the Company and the subsidiary holds interest of 70.4% in total.
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^3^ Due to liquidation during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, it was excluded from the investment<br>details of the subsidiary.^^
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2) Investments in associates and joint ventures as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) Location Percentage ofownership (%) Carrying amount
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
March 31,<br>2023 December 31,<br>2022
KIF Investment Fund Korea 33.3% ~~W~~ 115,636 ~~W~~ 115,636
HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.<br><br><br>(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.) ^1^ Korea 10.0% 50,000 50,000
Megazone Cloud Corporation ^1^ Korea 6.7% 130,001 130,001
KT-DSC Creative Economy Youth Start-up Investment Fund ^1^ Korea 17.1% 2,520 2,520
Others 93,665 88,075
Total ~~W~~ 391,822 ~~W~~ 386,232
^1^ The Company has less than 20% interest in the investees, but the investments are classified as investments in<br>associates as the Company has significant influence in determining the operational and financial policies.
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(2) Changes in investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures for the three-month periods ended<br>March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning ~~W~~ 4,879,219 ~~W~~ 3,816,915
Acquisition 19,501 147,633
Disposal (2,511 )
Others (771 )
Ending ~~W~~ 4,895,438 ~~W~~ 3,964,548

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11. Trade and Other Payables
(1) Details of trade and other payables of the company as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
--- --- --- --- ---
Current liabilities
Trade payables ~~W~~ 763,114 ~~W~~ 568,260
Other payables 3,473,597 3,842,796
Total ~~W~~ 4,236,711 ~~W~~ 4,411,056
Non-current liabilities
Other payables ~~W~~ 725,046 ~~W~~ 979,050
(2) Details of other payables of the Company as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Non-trade payables ~~W~~ 2,757,121 ~~W~~ 3,351,557
Accrued expenses 914,518 935,250
Operating deposits 431,989 436,485
Others 95,015 98,554
Less: Non-current (725,046 ) (979,050 )
Current ~~W~~ 3,473,597 ~~W~~ 3,842,796

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12. Borrowings
(1) Details of borrowings as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:<br>
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1) Debentures
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(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies in thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Type Maturity Annual interest<br><br><br>rates Foreigncurrency Foreigncurrency
MTNP notes ^1^ Sep. 7, 2034 6.500% 100,000 130,380 100,000 126,730
MTNP notes Jul. 18, 2026 2.500% 400,000 521,520 400,000 506,920
FR notes ^2^ Aug. 23, 2023 LIBOR(3M)+0.900% 100,000 130,380 100,000 126,730
MTNP notes Jul. 19, 2024 0.330% 400,000 3,926 400,000 3,813
MTNP notes Sep. 1, 2025 1.000% 400,000 521,520 400,000 506,920
FR notes ^2^ Nov. 1, 2024 LIBOR(3M)+0.980% 350,000 456,330 350,000 443,555
FR notes ^2^ Jun. 19, 2023 SOR(6M)+0.500% SGD 284,000 278,899 SGD 284,000 267,843
MTNP notes Jan. 21, 2027 1.375% 300,000 391,140 300,000 380,190
MTNP notes Aug. 8, 2025 4.000% 500,000 651,900 500,000 633,650
The 183-3rd Public bond Dec. 22, 2031 4.270% 160,000 160,000
The 184-2nd Public bond Apr. 10, 2023 2.950% 190,000 190,000
The 184-3rd Public bond Apr. 11, 2033 3.170% 100,000 100,000
The 186-3rd Public bond Jun. 26, 2024 3.418% 110,000 110,000
The 186-4th Public bond Jun. 26, 2034 3.695% 100,000 100,000
The 187-3rd Public bond Sep. 2, 2024 3.314% 170,000 170,000
The 187-4th Public bond Sep. 2, 2034 3.546% 100,000 100,000
The 188-2nd Public bond Jan. 29, 2025 2.454% 240,000 240,000
The 188-3rd Public bond Jan. 29, 2035 2.706% 50,000 50,000
The 189-3rd Public bond Jan. 28, 2026 2.203% 100,000 100,000
The 189-4th Public bond Jan. 28, 2036 2.351% 70,000 70,000
The 190-2nd Public bond Jan. 30, 2023 150,000
The 190-3rd Public bond Jan. 30, 2028 2.947% 170,000 170,000
The 190-4th Public bond Jan. 30, 2038 2.931% 70,000 70,000
The 191-2nd Public bond Jan. 15, 2024 2.088% 80,000 80,000
The 191-3rd Public bond Jan. 15, 2029 2.160% 110,000 110,000
The 191-4th Public bond Jan. 14, 2039 2.213% 90,000 90,000
The 192-2nd Public bond Oct. 11, 2024 1.578% 100,000 100,000
The 192-3rd Public bond Oct. 11, 2029 1.622% 50,000 50,000
The 192-4th Public bond Oct. 11, 2039 1.674% 110,000 110,000
The 193-1st Public bond Jun. 16, 2023 1.174% 150,000 150,000
The 193-2nd Public bond Jun. 17, 2025 1.434% 70,000 70,000
The 193-3rd Public bond Jun. 17, 2030 1.608% 20,000 20,000
The 193-4th Public bond Jun. 15, 2040 1.713% 60,000 60,000
The 194-1st Public bond Jan. 26, 2024 1.127% 130,000 130,000
The 194-2nd Public bond Jan. 27, 2026 1.452% 140,000 140,000
The 194-3rd Public bond Jan. 27, 2031 1.849% 50,000 50,000

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(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies in thousands) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Type Maturity Annual interestrates Foreigncurrency Koreanwon Foreigncurrency Koreanwon
The 194-4th Public bond Jan. 25, 2041 1.976% 80,000 80,000
The 195-1st Public bond Jun. 10, 2024 1.387% 180,000 180,000
The 195-2nd Public bond Jun. 10, 2026 1.806% 80,000 80,000
The 195-3rd Public bond Jun. 10, 2031 2.168% 40,000 40,000
The 196-1st Public bond Jan. 27, 2025 2.596% 270,000 270,000
The 196-2nd Public bond Jan. 27, 2027 2.637% 100,000 100,000
The 196-3rd Public bond Jan. 27, 2032 2.741% 30,000 30,000
The 197-1st Public bond Jun. 27, 2025 4.191% 280,000 280,000
The 197-2nd Public bond Jun. 29, 2027 4.188% 120,000 120,000
The 198-1st Public bond Jan. 10, 2025 3.847% 70,000
The 198-2nd Public bond Jan. 12, 2026 3.869% 150,000
The 198-3rd Public bond Jan. 12, 2028 3.971% 80,000
Subtotal 7,355,995 7,116,351
Less: Current portion (958,967 ) (884,227 )
Discount on bonds (22,452 ) (22,764 )
Total ~~W~~ 6,374,576 ~~W~~ 6,209,360
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, the Company has outstanding notes in the amount of USD 100 million with fixed<br>interest rates under Medium Term Note Program (“MTNP”) registered in the Singapore Stock Exchange, which allowed issuance of notes of up to USD 2,000 million. However, the MTN program has been terminated since 2007.<br>
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^2^ The LIBOR (3M) and SOR (6M) is approximately 5.193% and 4.061%, respectively as of March 31, 2023. loans<br>have not been converted to alternative benchmark interest rates, and the Company is in review for the impact of switching to an alternative benchmark interest rates.
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2) Long-term borrowings
(in millions of Korean won)
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Financial institution Type Maturity Annualinterestrates March 31,2023 December 31,2022
The Export-Import Bank of Korea Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund ^1^ Jul. 10, 2026 1.000 % ~~W~~ 1,727 ~~W~~ 1,974
May. 15, 2023 1.260 % 100,000 100,000
CA-CIB General loan May. 28, 2024 3.380 % 10,0000 100,000
Mar. 15, 2024 4.150 % 100,000
JPM General loan Feb. 28, 2025 2.700 % 100,000 100,000
Mar. 15, 2024 4.480 % 100,000
DBS General loan Jun. 28, 2024 4.109 % 100,000 100,000
Korea Development Bank General loan Mar. 14, 2024 4.380 % 100,000
Subtotal 701,727 401,974
Less: Current portion (400,493 ) (100,493 )
Net ~~W~~ 301,234 ~~W~~ 301,481
^1^ The above Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund is repayable in installments over 13 years after a seven-year grace<br>period.
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(2) Repayment schedule of the Company’s debentures and borrowings including the portion of current liabilities<br>as of March 31, 2023, is as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) Bonds
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In localcurrency In foreigncurrency Sub-<br><br><br>total Borrowings Total
Apr.1, 2023 ~ Mar. 31, 2024 ~~W~~ 550,000 ~~W~~ 409,279 ~~W~~ 959,279 ~~W~~ 400,493 ~~W~~ 1,359,772
Apr.1, 2024 ~ Mar. 31, 2025 1,140,000 460,256 1,600,256 300,493 1,900,749
Apr.1, 2025 ~ Mar. 31, 2026 740,000 1,173,420 1,913,420 494 1,913,914
Apr.1, 2026 ~ Mar. 31, 2027 180,000 912,660 1,092,660 247 1,092,907
After Apr.1, 2027 1,660,000 130,380 1,790,380 1,790,380
Total ~~W~~ 4,270,000 ~~W~~ 3,085,995 ~~W~~ 7,355,995 ~~W~~ 701,727 ~~W~~ 8,057,722

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13. Provisions

Changes in provisions for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

2023
(in millions of Korean won) Litigation Restoration cost Others Total
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 30,938 ~~W~~ 96,667 ~~W~~ 39,489 ~~W~~ 167,094
Increase (transfer) 6,330 112 6,442
Usage (221 ) (367 ) (588 )
Reversal (298 ) (298 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ 30,938 ~~W~~ 102,478 ~~W~~ 39,234 ~~W~~ 172,650
Current ~~W~~ 30,938 ~~W~~ 16,409 ~~W~~ 38,806 ~~W~~ 86,153
Non-current 86,069 428 86,497
2022
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(in millions of Korean won) Litigation Restoration cost Others Total
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 77,119 ~~W~~ 99,548 ~~W~~ 56,277 ~~W~~ 232,944
Increase (transfer) 3,182 74 3,256
Usage (293 ) (1,635 ) (1,928 )
Reversal (234 ) (10,467 ) (10,701 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ 77,119 ~~W~~ 102,203 ~~W~~ 44,249 ~~W~~ 223,571
Current ~~W~~ 77,119 ~~W~~ 26,552 ~~W~~ 41,597 ~~W~~ 145,268
Non-current 75,651 2,652 78,303

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14. Net Defined Benefit Liabilities
(1) The amounts recognized in the statements of financial position as of March 31, 2023 and December 31,<br>2022, are determined as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Present value of defined benefit obligations ~~W~~ 1,529,511 ~~W~~ 1,493,655
Fair value of plan assets (1,688,535 ) (1,674,344 )
Liabilities (Assets), net ~~W~~ (159,024 ) ~~W~~ (180,689 )
(2) Changes in the defined benefit obligations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are<br>as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning ~~W~~ 1,493,655 ~~W~~ 1,721,241
Current service cost 27,277 32,456
Interest expense 18,333 10,530
Benefit paid (9,754 ) (29,766 )
Ending ~~W~~ 1,529,511 ~~W~~ 1,734,461
(3) Changes in the fair value of plan assets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Beginning ~~W~~ 1,674,344 ~~W~~ 1,604,785
Interest income 20,651 9,818
Remeasurements on plan assets 2,216 (958 )
Benefits paid (8,676 ) (30,196 )
Ending ~~W~~ 1,688,535 ~~W~~ 1,583,449
(4) Amounts recognized in the separate statement of profit or loss for the three-month periods ended March 31,<br>2023 and 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Current service cost ~~W~~ 27,277 ~~W~~ 32,456
Net interest cost (2,318 ) 712
Account transfers (3,118 ) (3,679 )
Total expenses ~~W~~ 21,841 ~~W~~ 29,489

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15. Commitments and Contingencies
(1) As of March 31, 2023, major commitments with local financial institutions are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won and foreign currencies inthousands) Financial institution Used amount
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Bank overdraft Kookmin Bank and others 360,000
Working capital loan Kookmin Bank and others 1,070,000
Facility loan Korea Development Bank 100,000 100,000
Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund The Export-Import Bank of Korea 37,700 1,727
Economic Cooperation Business Insurance The Export-Import Bank of Korea 3,240 1,732
Collateralized loan on electronic accounts receivable-trade Kookmin Bank and others 247,000 7,331
Plus electronic notes payable Industrial Bank of Korea 50,000 2,241
Korea Development Bank<br>and others USD 2,510,520 USD 1,970,000
Derivatives transaction limit DBS Bank SGD 284,000 SGD 284,000
Citi Bank USD 400,000 USD 100,000
JPY 400,000
KRW 1,867,940 113,031
Total 2,910,520 2,070,000
SGD 284,000 284,000
400,000

All values are in US Dollars.

(2) As of March 31, 2023, guarantees received from financial institutions are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won and foreigncurrencies in thousands) Warranty details
--- --- ---
Hana Bank Comprehensive credit line 3,100
8,700
Shinhan Bank Guarantee for payment in foreign currency and others 39,517
Kookmin Bank Guarantee for payment in foreign currency 6,484
Woori Bank Guarantee for payment in foreign currency 5,000
Korea Development Bank Refund guarantee for advances received 6,881
Korea Software Financial Cooperative Advance payment/other guarantee and others 1,099,428
Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company Performance guarantee and others 15,111
Total KRW 1,117,639
66,582

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(3) The Company is jointly and severally obligated with KT Sat Co., Ltd. to pay KT Sat Co., Ltd.’s liabilities<br>incurred prior to spin-off. As of March 31, 2023, the Company and KT Sat Co., Ltd. are jointly and severally liable for reimbursement of ~~W~~ 653 million.
(4) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company<br>made agreements with Securitization Specialty Companies (2023: First 5G 67^th^ Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd., 2022: First 5G 61^st^ to 66^th^ Securitization Specialty Co., Ltd.), and disposed of its trade receivables related to handset sales. The Company also made asset management agreements with each securitization specialty company and<br>in accordance with the agreements, the Company will receive asset management fees upon liquidation of the securitization specialty company.
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(5) As of March 31, 2023, the Company is a defendant in 132 lawsuits with the total claimed amount of<br>~~W~~ 50,417 million. As of March 31, 2023, litigation provisions of ~~W~~ 30,938 million for pending lawsuits and unasserted claims are recorded as liabilities for potential loss in the ordinary course of<br>business. The final outcomes of the cases cannot be estimated as of the reporting date.
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(6) Under the agreement of bond issuance and borrowings, the Company is required to maintain certain financial<br>ratios such as debt-to-equity ratio, and to use the funds for the designated purpose and report to the creditors periodically. The covenants also contain restriction on<br>provision of additional collateral and disposal of certain assets.
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(7) As of March 31, 2023, the Company participates in Algerie Sidi Abdela new town development consortium<br>(percentage of ownership: 2.5%) and has joint liability with other consortium participants.
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(8) As of March 31, 2023, the contracted amount of property and equipment and intangible assets acquisition<br>agreement made but not yet recognized amounts to ~~W~~ 714,085 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 653,639 million).
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(9) The Company entered into an agreement with financial investors of Epsilon Global Communications Pte., Ltd. in<br>the acquisition of shares contract. If certain conditions are not met in the future as disclosed in the terms and conditions of the agreement, the financial investors may exercise the Tag-Along Right,<br>Drag-Along Right, or the right to sell shares for the convertible preferred shares they own (Note 6).
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(10) The Company has an additional investment obligation under the agreement to Future Innovation Private Equity<br>Fund No.3 and others. For the year ended March 31, 2023, remaining amount of ~~W~~ 5,473 million and USD 33,150 thousand will be invested using the Capital Call method in the future.
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(11) The Company has joint responsibility obligation and an obligation to provide financial support as a<br>construction investor during the construction period with respect to K Defense Co., Ltd. established in accordance with the Private Investment Act on Social Infrastructure. During the operating period, the company has an obligation to provide<br>financial support as an operating investor.
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(12) During the prior period, the Company entered into a stock sale contract with HYUNDAI MOBIS and HYUNDAI MOTOR<br>COMPANY. If a certain period of time has elapsed from the date of the contract and the acquired stocks are to be disposed to a third party, HYUNDAI MOBIS and HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY may exercise a preferential purchase right to designate a buyer with<br>priority.
(13) During the prior period, the Company entered into an agreement with LS Cable & System Ltd., which<br>participated in the stock acquisition contract of KT Submarine Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, LS Cable & System Ltd. may exercise a call-option to the Company in the future and the Company may exercise a<br>put-option to LS Cable & System Ltd. (Note 6).
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16. Leases
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Information of leases in which the Company is a lessee is as follows. Information for leases in which the Company is a lessor is provided in Note 9.

(1) The separate statement of financial position shows the following amounts relating to leases:<br>
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Right-of-use<br>assets
Property and buildings ~~W~~ 879,199 ~~W~~ 889,615
Machinery and telecommunication line facilities 52,683 38,112
Others 49,381 55,322
Total ~~W~~ 981,263 ~~W~~ 983,049
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Lease liabilities ^1^
Current ~~W~~ 240,277 ~~W~~ 223,747
Non-current 617,449 641,533
Total ~~W~~ 857,726 ~~W~~ 865,280
^1^ Included in the line items ‘other current liabilities and<br>non-current liabilities’ in the separate statement of financial position (Note 8).
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Right-of-use assets related to leases increased by ~~W~~ 85,162 million and ~~W~~ 48,881 million, for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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(2) The separate statement of profit or loss for the three-month periods ended 31 March 2023 and 2022 shows<br>the following amounts relating to leases:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Depreciation of<br>right-of-use assets
Property and buildings ~~W~~ 71,326 ~~W~~ 75,956
Machinery and telecommunication line facilities 6,714 8,265
Others 6,998 5,687
Total ~~W~~ 85,038 ~~W~~ 89,908
Depreciation of investment properties ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 9
Interest expense relating to lease liabilities 9,303 7,160
Expense relating to short-term leases 777 631
Expense relating to leases of low-value assets that are<br>not short-term leases 2,518 1,958

The total cash outflow for leases for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was ~~W~~ 82,427 million and ~~W~~ 94,381 million, respectively.

17. Retained Earnings

Details of retained earnings as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Legal reserve ^1^ ~~W~~ 782,249 ~~W~~ 782,249
Voluntary reserves ^2^ 4,651,362 4,651,362
Unappropriated retained earnings 6,689,692 6,913,792
Total ~~W~~ 12,123,303 ~~W~~ 12,347,403
^1^ The Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea requires the Company to appropriate, as a legal reserve, an amount<br>equal to a minimum of 10% of cash dividends paid until such reserve equals 50% of its issued share capital. The reserve is not available for the payment of cash dividends but may be transferred to share capital with the approval of the<br>Company’s Board of Directors or used to reduce accumulated deficits, if any, with the ratification of the Company’s majority shareholders.
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^2^ The reserves of research and development of human resources in other surplus reserves are separately<br>accumulated on disposal of retained earnings on tax filing adjustments when calculating income taxes in accordance with regulations of Tax Reduction and Exemption Control Act of Korea. Reversal of the reserves according to the relevant tax law can<br>be paid out as dividends.
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18. Other Components of Equity
(1) The Company’s other components of equity as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Treasury stock ~~W~~ (324,270 ) ~~W~~ (202,295 )
Loss on disposal of treasury stock (44,422 )
Share-based payments 7,778 6,222
Others (180,894 ) (180,913 )
Total ~~W~~ (497,386 ) ~~W~~ (421,408 )
(2) As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the details of treasury stock are as follows:<br>
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March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Number of shares (in shares) 9,058,193 5,069,130
Amount (in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 324,270 ~~W~~ 202,295

Treasury stock is expected to be used as stock compensation for the Company’s directors, employees and other purposes.

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19. Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Relevant Contract Assets and Liabilities
(1) The Company has recognized the following amounts as revenue for the three-month periods ended March 31,<br>2023 and 2022:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Revenue from contracts with customers ~~W~~ 4,562,730 ~~W~~ 4,559,955
Revenue from other sources 56,264 48,434
Total ~~W~~ 4,618,994 ~~W~~ 4,608,389
(2) Operating revenues for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Services provided ~~W~~ 3,952,612 ~~W~~ 3,961,134
Sale of goods 666,382 647,255
Total ~~W~~ 4,618,994 ~~W~~ 4,608,389

Revenues from services provided are recognized over time, and sales of goods are recognized at a point in time.

(3) The contract assets, liabilities and deferred revenue recognized in relation to revenue from contracts with<br>customers are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Contract assets ^1^ ~~W~~ 877,267 ~~W~~ 885,380
Contract liabilities ^1^ 359,625 342,196
Deferred revenue ^2^ 69,646 70,369
^1^ The Company recognized contract assets of ~~W~~ 164,740 million and contract liabilities of<br>~~W~~ 60,164 million for long-term construction contracts as of March 31, 2023 (2022: contract assets of ~~W~~ 160,880 million and contract liabilities of ~~W~~ 60,761 million). The Company<br>recognizes contract assets as trade and other receivables, and contract liabilities as other current liabilities.
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^2^ Deferred revenue recognized relating to government grants is excluded.
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(4) The contract costs recognized as assets are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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Incremental costs of contract establishment ~~W~~ 1,688,224 ~~W~~ 1,729,567
Costs of contract performance 154,986 153,517

The Company recognized ~~W~~ 475,770 million as operating expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 (three-month period ended March 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 477,646 million) related to contract cost assets.

The Company did not recognize an impairment loss in anticipation of full recovery of costs recognized as assets.

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(5) For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the revenue recognition arising from<br>carried-forward contract liabilities and deferred revenue from prior year are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the<br>year
Allocation of the transaction price ~~W~~ 64,009 ~~W~~ 75,886
Deferred revenue of joining/installment fees 10,681 10,817
Total ~~W~~ 74,690 ~~W~~ 86,703
20. Operating Expenses
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(1) Operating expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Salaries and wages ~~W~~ 530,152 ~~W~~ 549,324
Depreciation 574,291 582,662
Depreciation of<br>right-of-use assets 85,038 89,908
Amortization of intangible assets 119,894 114,684
Commissions 443,831 421,623
Interconnection charges 111,238 121,851
International interconnection fees 47,774 48,944
Purchase of inventories 769,622 706,778
Changes of inventories (30,269 ) (44,251 )
Sales commissions 625,960 613,220
Service costs 182,695 201,534
Purchase of contents 146,917 164,394
Utilities 87,692 83,458
Taxes and dues 52,084 56,554
Rent 28,684 24,617
Insurance premiums 14,656 13,566
Installation fees 110,859 115,353
Advertising expenses 25,635 37,617
Research and development expenses 49,474 40,119
Bad debt expenses 13,321 14,200
Others 241,303 222,341
Total ~~W~~ 4,230,851 ~~W~~ 4,178,496

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(2) Details of employee benefits for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Short-term employee benefits ~~W~~ 489,407 ~~W~~ 500,599
Post-employment benefits (defined benefits) 21,841 29,489
Post-employment benefits (defined contributions) 14,023 12,110
Share-based payments 1,556 4,117
Others 3,325 3,009
Total ~~W~~ 530,152 ~~W~~ 549,324
21. Other Income and Other Expenses
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(1) Other income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Gain on disposal of property and equipment ~~W~~ 7,506 ~~W~~ 9,632
Gain on disposal of<br>right-of-use assets 325 1,801
Compensation on property and equipment 32,012 29,148
Gain on disposal of investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures 5 188
Dividends received 60,642 81,149
Gain on government subsidies 9,402 5,928
Others 6,628 7,528
Total ~~W~~ 116,520 ~~W~~ 135,374
(2) Other expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Loss on disposal of property and equipment ~~W~~ 12,329 ~~W~~ 16,953
Loss on disposal of<br>right-of-use assets 229 475
Loss on disposal of intangible assets 559 1,660
Donations 15,260 4,275
Loss on government subsidies 9,287 5,881
Others 10,998 12,125
Total ~~W~~ 48,662 ~~W~~ 41,369

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22. Finance Income and Costs
(1) Details of finance income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Interest income ~~W~~ 54,959 ~~W~~ 59,934
Gain on foreign currency transactions 3,207 2,033
Gain on foreign currency translation 2,035 15,531
Gain on valuation of derivatives 87,508 55,843
Gain on disposal of financial instruments 823
Others 3
Total ~~W~~ 148,535 ~~W~~ 133,341
(2) Details of finance costs for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:<br>
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Interest expenses ~~W~~ 65,226 ~~W~~ 51,354
Loss on foreign currency transactions 3,533 1,126
Loss on foreign currency translation 89,393 58,806
Loss on valuation of derivatives 11,250
Loss on disposal of trade receivables 4,936 5,637
Loss on disposal of financial instruments 13,755 15
Total ~~W~~ 176,843 ~~W~~ 128,188
23. Income Tax Expense
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24. Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are calculated as follows:

(1) Basic Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to the ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding ordinary shares held by the Company as treasury stock.

2023 2022
Profit attributable to ordinary shares (in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 319,865 ~~W~~ 390,969
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (in number of shares) 255,619,466 235,808,146
Basic earnings per share (in Korean won) ~~W~~ 1,251 ~~W~~ 1,658
(2) Diluted Earnings per Share
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Diluted earnings per share from operations is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assuming that all dilutive potential ordinary shares are converted into ordinary shares. The Company has dilutive potential ordinary shares from other share-based payments.

2023 2022
Profit attributable to ordinary shares (in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 319,865 ~~W~~ 390,969
Diluted profit attributable to ordinary shares (in millions of Korean won) ~~W~~ 319,865 ~~W~~ 390,969
Number of dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding (in number of shares) 98,427 91,050
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (in number of shares) 255,717,893 235,899,196
Diluted earnings per share (in Korean won) ~~W~~ 1,251 ~~W~~ 1,657

Diluted earnings per share is earnings per outstanding of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing adjusted profit for the period by the sum of the number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares.

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25. Cash Generated from Operations
(1) Cash flows from operating activities for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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1. Profit for the period ~~W~~ 319,865 ~~W~~ 390,969
2. Adjustments for:
Income tax expense 107,828 138,082
Interest income (54,959 ) (59,934 )
Interest expense 65,226 51,354
Dividend income (60,645 ) (81,149 )
Depreciation 585,783 594,323
Amortization of intangible assets 120,586 115,138
Depreciation of<br>right-of-use assets 85,038 89,908
Provisions for severance benefits (defined benefits) 24,959 33,168
Allowance for bad debts 16,537 18,449
Gain on disposal of investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures (5 ) (188 )
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 4,823 7,321
Loss on disposal of intangible assets 559 1,660
Gain on disposal of<br>right-of-use assets (96 ) (1,326 )
Loss on foreign currency translation 87,358 43,275
Gain on valuation of derivatives, net (73,753 ) (44,593 )
Loss (gain) on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 15
Gain on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (823 )
Others 29,403 (18,793 )
3. Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase in trade receivables (67,971 ) (125,302 )
Decrease in finance lease receivables 37
Decrease in other receivables 11,202 57,340
Increase in other current assets (78,221 ) (127,033 )
Decrease in other non-current assets 25,747 17,298
Increase in inventories (33,399 ) (20,764 )
Increase (decrease) in trade payables 193,872 (14,456 )
Decrease in other payables (406,233 ) (69,718 )
Increase in other current liabilities 91,319 74,035
Increase (decrease) in other non-current<br>liabilities 442 (6,315 )
Decrease in provisions (81 ) (11,705 )
Decrease in deferred revenue (9,220 ) (27,355 )
Payment of post-employment benefits (defined benefit) (118,133 ) (152,057 )
Decrease in plan assets 103,181 136,528
4. Cash generated from operations (1+2+3) ~~W~~ 970,189 ~~W~~ 1,008,212
Decrease in plan assets 103,181 136,528
4. Cash generated from operations (1+2+3) ~~W~~ 970,189 ~~W~~ 1,008,212

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(2) Significant transactions not affecting cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and<br>2022, are as follows:
(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
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Reclassification of the current portion of borrowings ~~W~~ 510,027 ~~W~~ 150,138
Reclassification of<br>construction-in-progress to property and equipment 387,774 424,899
Reclassification of other payables from property and equipment (466,684 ) (476,854 )
Reclassification of other payables from intangible assets (304,125 ) (304,125 )
Reclassification of other payables from defined benefit obligations (108,379 ) (122,291 )
Reclassification of other payables from plan assets 94,505 106,332
Increase in dividends payable 501,843 450,394
26. Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities
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Details of changes in liabilities related to cash flows that have been classified as financing activities or will be classified as financing activities in the separate statement of cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023
Beginning Cash flows Non-cash Ending
Newlyacquired Exchangedifferences Fair valuechanges Others
Borrowings ~~W~~ 7,495,561 ~~W~~ 448,743 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 89,215 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 1,751 ~~W~~ 8,035,270
Financial lease liabilities 865,280 (73,457 ) 81,242 (15,339 ) 857,726
Derivative liabilities 32,402 (18,363 ) 1,172 15,211
Derivative assets (185,989 ) (68,361 ) 9,157 (245,193 )
Total ~~W~~ 8,207,254 ~~W~~ 375,286 ~~W~~ 81,242 ~~W~~ 2,491 ~~W~~ 10,329 ~~W~~ (13,588 ) ~~W~~ 8,663,014
(in millions of Korean won) 2022
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Beginning Cash flows Non-cash Ending
Newlyacquired Exchangedifferences Fair valuechanges Others
Borrowings ~~W~~ 6,949,654 ~~W~~ 278,455 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 45,443 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 1,682 ~~W~~ 7,275,234
Financial lease liabilities 966,700 (87,182 ) 51,074 (10,624 ) 919,968
Derivative liabilities 18,050 11,250 (421 ) 28,879
Derivative assets (97,021 ) (54,950 ) 6,358 357 (145,256 )
Total ~~W~~ 7,837,383 ~~W~~ 191,273 ~~W~~ 51,074 ~~W~~ 1,743 ~~W~~ 5,937 ~~W~~ (8,585 ) ~~W~~ 8,078,825

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27. Related Party Transactions
(1) The list of related parties of the Company as of March 31, 2023, is as follows:
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Relationship Name of Entity
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Subsidiaries KT Alpha Co., Ltd., KTCS Corporation, KTIS Corporation, KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd., KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd., KT Linkus Co., Ltd., KT Telecop Co., Ltd., KTDS Co., Ltd., Nasmedia, Inc., KT M&S Co., Ltd., GENIE Music<br>Corporation, KT Estate Inc., KT Skylife Co., Ltd., H&C Network, KTGDH Co., Ltd., KT Sat Co., Ltd., KT Submarine Co., Ltd., KT Sports Co., Ltd., KT America, Inc., KT Japan Co., Ltd., KT investment management Inc., KT Commerce Inc., BC Card Co.,<br>Ltd., VP Inc., BC Card China Co., Ltd., Skylife TV Co., Ltd., Initech Co., Ltd., Smartro Co., Ltd., East Telecom LLC, KT NEXR Co., Ltd., KT Rwanda Networks Ltd., KT-Michigan Global Contents Fund, AOS Ltd., KT<br>M Mobile Co., Ltd., KT Investment Co., Ltd., PT. BC Card Asia Pacific, KT Hongkong Telecommunications Co., Ltd., KT Strategic Investment Fund No.3, PlayD Co., Ltd., Korea Telecom Singapore Pte, Ltd., Texnoprosistem LLC, KT Music Contents Fund No.2,<br>KT Strategic Investment Fund No.4, BC-VP Strategic Investment Fund No.1, KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd., KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd., Nasmedia Thailand Co., Ltd., Next Connect PFV, KT Huimangjieum, KT Strategic Investment<br>Fund No.5, K Real T Rental House No.3, Storywiz Co., Ltd., KT Engineering Co., Ltd., KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd., Lolab Co., Ltd., KHS Corporation, HCN Co., Ltd., Millie Seojae, KT ES Pte. Ltd., Epsilon Global Communications Pte. Ltd., Epsilon<br>Telecommunications (SP) Pte. Ltd., Epsilon Telecommunications (US) Pte. Ltd., Epsilon Telecommunications Limited, Epsilon Telecommunications (HK) Limited, Epsilon US Inc., Epsilon Telecommunications (BG) EOOD, Epsilon M E A General Trading L.L.C,<br>KTP SERVICES INC., Nasmedia-KT Alpha Future Growth Strategic Investment Fund, KT Strategic Investment Fund 6, Altimedia Corporation, Altimedia B.V.(Alticast B.V.), Altimedia Vietnam(Alticast Company Limited), BCCARD VIETNAM LTD., KT RUS LLC, Hangang<br>Real Estate Investment Trust No. 24, KT DX Vietnam Company Limited, kt cloud Co., Ltd., Pocheon Jeonggyori Development Co., Ltd, Alpha DX Solution Co., Ltd., PT. Cranium Royal Aditama, KT Primorye IDC LLC, Juice Inc., open cloud lab Co., Ltd,<br>KT HEALTHCARE VINA COMPANY LIMITED, KD Living, Inc.

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Relationship Name of Entity
Associates and joint ventures KIF Investment Fund, QTT Global (Group) Company Limited, CU Industrial Development Co., Ltd., LoginD Co., Ltd., K Bank Inc., Daiwon Broadcasting Co., Ltd., KT-DSC creative economy youth start-up investment fund, Korea Electronic Vehicle Charging Service, K-REALTY RENTAL HOUSING REIT 2, AI RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KT-IBKC<br>Future Investment Fund 1, Gyeonggi-KT Yoojin Superman Fund, FUNDA Co., Ltd., CHAMP IT Co., Ltd., Alliance Internet Corp., Little Big Pictures, Virtual Realm Sendirian Berhad, KT Smart Factory Investment Union, KT Youth Startup DNA Investment<br>Association, HD Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.(formerly Hyundai Robotics Co., Ltd.), IGIS Professional investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No 395, Maruee Limited Company Specializing in the Cultural Industry, Trustay Co., Ltd., The<br>skyk Co., Ltd., Mastern No.127 Logispoint Daegu Co., Ltd., SMART KOREA KT NEXT VENTURE FUND, KT Early Stage Investment Fund, Pacific Professional Investors Private Investment Real Estate Investment LLC No. 55, Mastern KT Multi-Family Real<br>Estate Private Equity Investment Fund I, Home Choice Corp., K-REALTY RENTAL HOUSING REIT V , K-Realty 11th Real Estate Investment Trust Company, IBK-KT Emerging Digital Industry Investment Fund, SG-IBKC K-Contents Investment Fund No.1, Daemuga Limited Company Specializing in the<br>Cultural Industry, Megazone Cloud Corporation, Suseo Station Transfer Center Complex DevelopmentTeamFresh Corp., KORAMKO No. 143 General Private Real Estate Investment Company, Jumbo Film, KB Three Telecommunications Companies ESG Fund, IGIS No. 468-1 General Private Real Estate Investment Company, Mastern Hongdae Rental Housing General Private Real Estate Investment Company No.167, Kiamco Data Center Blind Fund, Mastern No.172 Seongsu Office PFV<br>Co. Ltd, OASISALPHA Corporation, Shinhan EZ General Insurance, Ltd, New Media Tech Fund, SH-KT Logistics Investment Type Private Real Estate Investment Trust No.1,<br>K-Realty Qualified Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 1, GRANDWEST PFV Co., Ltd., Telco Credit Bureau Co., Ltd.
Others ^1^ Goody Studio Co., Ltd., Rebellion Inc., Digital Pharm Co., Ltd.
^1^ Although they are evaluated by applying Korean IFRS 1109, these entities are included in the scope of Related<br>Party under Korean IFRS 1024 as the Company has significant influence over them.
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(2) The amount of installment handset sales receivable inherited from KTIS Corporation, KTCS Corporation, KT<br>Telecop Co., Ltd., KT M&S Co., Ltd. and KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 is ~~W~~ 154,834 million.
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(3) The Company has entered into an additional agreement in relation to providing communication service in<br>wholesale with KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. In connection with the agreement, the Company offsets all or partial payables arising from joining mobile telecommunication services against receivables arising from the usage of network arising from<br>telecommunication operating.
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(4) Outstanding balances of receivables and payables in relation to transactions with related parties as of<br>March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:
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(in millions of Korean won)
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March 31, 2023
Receivables Payables
Tradereceivables Loans andothers Otherreceivables Tradepayables Otherpayables Lease<br><br><br>Liabilities
Subsidiaries
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 22 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 67 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 11,569 ~~W~~
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 373 404 1,275 25,125
KTCS Corporation 306 10,093 53,921 7
KTIS Corporation 8,257 45,641
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. 85 11 17,927
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. 62 18,623 2,538
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. 19,901 14,294 7,153
KTDS Co., Ltd. 1,006 7,882 31,859 60,345
KT Estate Inc. 93 60,839 6,592 20,256
Skylife TV Co., Ltd. 45 2,014
BC Card Co., Ltd. ^1^ 559 15,796 913 4

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(in millions of Korean won)
March 31, 2023
Receivables Payables
Tradereceivables Loans andothers Otherreceivables Tradepayables Otherpayables Lease<br><br><br>Liabilities
KT Sat Co., Ltd. 996 7,000 1,287
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. 5,720 78 4,111 6,031
KT Commerce Inc. 97 2,052 16,004
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 11 7,087 90 101,957
GENIE Music Corporation 17,154 294 5,261
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. 31,624 36 1,195
Nasmedia, Inc. 1,169 3,171 1,151
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd.^^ 6 11,368
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd. 3 191 10,537
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. 198 1,573 404 25,684
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd. 13 1,242 15,749
kt cloud Co., Ltd. 8,231 2 33,686 93
East Telecom LLC 5,142 12,114 248
Others 8,484 11,108 1,145 11,644 23
Associates and joint ventures
K Bank Inc. 227 100,503
Others 157 2 236 1,573
Total ~~W~~109,941 ~~W~~19,201 ~~W~~234,676 ~~W~~59,469 ~~W~~475,776 ~~W~~21,956
(in millions of Korean won)
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December 31, 2022
Receivables Payables
Tradereceivables Loans andothers Otherreceivables Tradepayables Otherpayables Lease<br><br><br>liabilities
Subsidiaries
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 13 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 11,241 ~~W~~
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 673 382 2,043 25,528
KTCS Corporation 173 11,221 60,045 7
KTIS Corporation 7,634 255 46,722
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. 114 6 23,105
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. 1 25,998
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. 7,091 27,642 11,411
KTDS Co., Ltd. 1,245 1,421 107,863
KT Estate Inc. 3,011 42,267 50,563 3,062
Skylife TV Co., Ltd. 23 2,528
BC Card Co., Ltd. ^1^ 323 4,201 1,077 4
KT Sat Co., Ltd. 1,552 1,724

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(in millions of Korean won)
December 31, 2022
Receivables Payables
Tradereceivables Loans andothers Otherreceivables Tradepayables Otherpayables Lease<br><br><br>liabilities
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. 5,869 77 9,812
KT Commerce Inc. 163 8,017 21,996
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 340 8,400 111,718
GENIE Music Corporation 17,308 1,106 28,658
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. 30,663 131 6,160
Nasmedia, Inc. 3,079 3 1,522
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd.^^ 13 829 14,086
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd. 264 14,098
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. 547 620 753 85,174 2
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd. 8 1,442 52,912
kt cloud Co., Ltd. 15,844 2 31,816 290
East Telecom LLC 5,048 11,974 525
Others 9,253 156 121 26,266 29
Associates and joint ventures
K Bank Inc. 204 100,253
Others 124 2 685 1,666
Total ~~W~~ 110,315 ~~W~~ 20,374 ~~W~~ 192,281 ~~W~~ 10,934 ~~W~~ 773,233 ~~W~~ 5,060
^1^ As of March 31, 2023, ~~W~~ 802 million of the unsettled amount (December 31, 2022:<br>~~W~~ 1,062 million) in credit card transactions with BC Card Co., Ltd. a related party, is included in trade payables.
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(in millions of Korean won) 2023
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Sales Purchases Acquisition ofright-of-useassets Finance<br><br><br>income Finance<br><br><br>costs Dividendsreceived
Operatingrevenue Other<br><br><br>income Operatingexpenses Others ^1^
Subsidiaries
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 1,666 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 15,079 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 1,707 38,223 3
KTCS Corporation 28,919 1 83,016 381
KTIS Corporation 21,407 81,545 1,224
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. 5,246 54,240
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. 4,942 63,306
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. 28,454 8 6,766 8,368
KTDS Co., Ltd. 3,047 103,844 1 7,560
KT Estate Inc. 11,843 22 20,937 24,635 215 17,500
Skylife TV Co., Ltd. 188 2,567
BC Card Co., Ltd. 2,394 14 8,261 1 11,320
KT Sat Co., Ltd. 2,095 2,427 7,000
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. 15,763 10,968
KT Commerce Inc.^1^ 421 18,054 10,957
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 98,111 11 65,269
GENIE Music Corporation 100 13,150
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. 53,953 3,614
Nasmedia, Co., Ltd. 149 793 3,170
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd.^^ 456 23,450
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd.^^ 684 23,684
KT Engineering Co., Ltd.^1^ 112 5,166 14,129
KHS Corporation 1 2,087
KT Studio Genie Co., Ltd.^1^ 26 12,234 15,634
kt cloud Co., Ltd. 27,087 31,964 2
Others ^2^ 3,751 8 20,319 10 1 1 3,045
Associates and joint ventures
K Bank Inc. 577 592 35
Others ^3^ 265 38 1,785 28 1,139
Total ~~W~~ 313,364 ~~W~~ 694 ~~W~~ 712,783 ~~W~~ 40,720 ~~W~~ 24,635 ~~W~~ 6 ~~W~~ 246 ~~W~~ 60,707
^1^ The amount of acquisition of property, equipment and others is included.
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^2^ Transactions with KT Strategic Investment Fund No.2 before it was excluded from subsidiary are included<br>
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^3^ Transactions with KD living Inc. before it was classified as subsidiary are included.
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(in millions of Korean won) 2022
Sales Purchases Acquisition ofright-of-useassets Finance<br><br><br>income Finance<br><br><br>costs Dividendsreceived
Operatingrevenue Other<br><br><br>income Operatingexpenses Others ^1^
Subsidiaries
KT Linkus Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 1,501 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 13,299 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~
KT Telecop Co., Ltd. 2,615 37,489
KTCS Corporation 24,026 1 82,045 318
KTIS Corporation 19,750 166 76,160 1,020
KT Service Bukbu Co., Ltd. 3,763 54,801
KT Service Nambu Co., Ltd. 3,707 62,901
KT Skylife Co., Ltd. 18,241 9,223 2 8,368
KTDS Co., Ltd. 4,124 1 108,203 39 4,920
KT Estate Inc. 6,752 25,661 9 211
Skylife TV Co., Ltd. 23 2,095
BC Card Co., Ltd. 7,419 4 7,257 17,439
KT Sat Co., Ltd. 3,926 2,920
KT Alpha Co., Ltd. 16,131 25,078
KT Commerce Inc. 225 23,631 13,719
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 103,303 8 57,166 24
GENIE Music Corporation 541 13,894
KT M Mobile Co., Ltd. 43,348 7,917
Nasmedia, Co., Ltd. 223 1,250 3,293
KT MOS Nambu Co., Ltd.^^ 434 16,552 97
KT MOS Bukbu Co., Ltd.^^ 625 17,297
KT Engineering Co., Ltd. 123 6,141 21,305
KHS Corporation 4 2,469
Others 17,441 41,508 97 1 1 242
Associates and joint ventures
K-REALTY CR REITs No.1 45,549
K Bank Inc. 1,019 13
Others 191 1,578 826
Total ~~W~~ 279,455 ~~W~~ 180 ~~W~~ 696,548 ~~W~~ 36,107 ~~W~~ 9 ~~W~~ 3 ~~W~~ 212 ~~W~~ 81,149
^1^ The amount of acquisition of property, equipment and others is included.
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(6) Key management compensation

Key management compensation for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, consists of:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
Salaries and other short-term benefits ~~W~~ 401 ~~W~~ 555
Post-employment benefits 71 105
Stock-based compensation 166 165
Total ~~W~~ 638 ~~W~~ 825
(7) Fund transactions with related parties for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as<br>follows:
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Loan transactions Borrowing transactions^1^ Equity contributionsin cash
Loans Collections Borrowings Refunds
Subsidiaries
KT M&S Co., Ltd. ~~W~~ 14,700 ~~W~~ 16,013 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~
KT Estate Inc. 29 6,391
KT HEALTHCARE VINA COMPANY LIMITED 13,001
Others^2^ 140 214 (2,380 )
Associates and joint ventures
Telco Credit Bureau Co., Ltd. 6,500
KT-IBKC Future Investment Fund 1 (910 )
Others 110
Total ~~W~~ 14,840 ~~W~~ 16,013 ~~W~~ 29 ~~W~~ 6,715 ~~W~~ 16,211
^1^ Lease transactions are included in borrowing transactions.
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(in millions of Korean won) 2022
Loan transactions Borrowing transactions^1^ Equity contributionsin cash
Loans Collections Borrowings Refunds
Subsidiaries
KT Strategic Investment Fund 6 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 9,200
KT M&S Co., Ltd. 14,700 16,013
KT Estate Inc. 9 7,457
Others 685 16 1,532
Associates and joint ventures
Megazone Cloud Corporation 130,001
IBK-KT Emerging Digital Industry Investment Fund 4,500
Others 2,400
Total ~~W~~ 15,385 ~~W~~ 16,013 ~~W~~ 9 ~~W~~ 7,473 ~~W~~ 147,633
^1^ Lease transactions are included in borrowing transactions.
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(8) At the end of the reporting period, the Company entered into a credit card agreement with a limit of<br>~~W~~ 9,100 million (December 31, 2022: ~~W~~ 8,995 million) with BC Card Co., Ltd.
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(9) Provision of collateral and Obligation to supplement funds, etc.
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The Company has an obligation to invest in Kiamco Data Center Blind Fund, a related party, and others according to the agreement. As of March 31, 2023 the Company is planning to invest an additional ~~W~~ 52,150 million.

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28. Fair Value

During the period ended March 31, 2023, there have been no significant changes in the business or economic environment that affect the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities.

(1) Fair Value of Financial Instruments by Category

Carrying amount and fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities by category as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Carrying<br><br><br>amount Fair value Carrying<br><br><br>amount Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents ~~W~~ 866,346 ^1^ ~~W~~ 966,307 ^1^
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at amortized cost ^2^ 3,405,422 ^1^ 3,453,513 ^1^
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 277,258 277,258 129,124 129,124
Other financial assets
Financial assets at amortized cost 492,954 ^1^ 416,294 ^1^
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 398,526 398,526 410,388 410,388
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,310,809 1,310,809 1,214,059 1,214,059
Derivative financial assets for hedging 245,193 245,193 185,989 185,989
Total ~~W~~ 6,996,508 ~~W~~ 6,775,674
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables ^3^ ~~W~~ 4,729,071 ^1^ ~~W~~ 5,390,106 ^1^
Borrowings 8,035,270 7,690,250 7,495,561 6,968,828
Other financial liabilities
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 6,840 6,840 5,164 5,164
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 15,211 15,211 32,402 32,402
Total ~~W~~ 12,786,392 ~~W~~ 12,923,233
^1^ The Company did not conduct a fair value estimation since the book amount is a reasonable approximation of fair<br>value.
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^2^ Lease receivables are excluded from fair value in accordance with Korean IFRS 1107.
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^3^ Amounts related to employee benefit plans are included in trade and other payables at the end of the previous<br>year.
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(2) Fair Value Hierarchy

Assets measured at fair value are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, and the defined levels are as follows:

Level 1: The quoted (unadjusted) price in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that an<br>entity can access at the measurement date.
Level 2: All inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable, either directly<br>or indirectly, for the asset or liability.
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Level 3: The unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
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Fair value hierarchy classifications of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value or its fair value is disclosed as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 277,258 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 277,258
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 398,526 398,526
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,111,069 199,740 1,310,809
Derivative financial assets for hedging 245,193 245,193
Total ~~W~~ 1,111,069 ~~W~~ 522,451 ~~W~~ 598,266 ~~W~~ 2,231,786
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 7,690,520 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 7,690,520
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 6,840 6,840
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 15,211 15,211
Total ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 7,705,731 ~~W~~ 6,840 ~~W~~ 7,712,571

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(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 129,124 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 129,124
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 410,388 410,388
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 1,015,606 198,453 1,214,059
Derivative financial assets for hedging 185,989 185,989
Total ~~W~~ 1,015,606 ~~W~~ 315,113 ~~W~~ 608,841 ~~W~~ 1,939,560
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 6,968,828 ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 6,968,828
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 5,164 5,164
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 32,402 32,402
Total ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 7,001,230 ~~W~~ 5,164 ~~W~~ 7,006,394

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(3) Transfers Between Fair Value Hierarchy Levels of Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Details of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements.

There are no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements.

Details of changes in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements.

Details of changes in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for recurring fair value measurements for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Financial assets Financial liabilities
Financial assets at fairvalue through profit orloss Financial assets at fairvalue through othercomprehensive income Financial liabilities at fairvalue through profit orloss
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 410,388 ~~W~~ 198,453 ~~W~~ 5,164
Amount recognized in profit or loss (12,079 ) 1,676
Acquisition 1,125 2,287
Transfer (1,000 )
Disposal (908 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ 398,526 ~~W~~ 199,740 ~~W~~ 6,840
(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2022
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Financial assets Financial liabilities
Financial assetsat fair valuethrough profit orloss Financial assetsat fair valuethrough othercomprehensiveincome Derivatives<br><br><br>used for<br><br><br>hedging Financial liabilities atfair value throughprofit or loss
Beginning balance ~~W~~ 299,263 ~~W~~ 190,821 ~~W~~ 31,565 ~~W~~ 5,329
Amount recognized in profit or loss 10,123
Amount recognized in other comprehensive income (2,962 )
Acquisition 12,663 1,981
Ending balance ~~W~~ 311,926 ~~W~~ 192,802 ~~W~~ 38,726 ~~W~~ 5,329

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(4) Valuation Methods

Valuation methods used in recurring fair value measurements categorized within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) March 31, 2023
Fair value Level Valuation techniques
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ 277,258 2 DCF Model
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 398,526 3 DCF Model,<br><br><br>Adjusted Net Asset Model,<br><br><br>Binomial Option Pricing Model,<br><br><br>Monte Carlo Simulation
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 199,740 3 Market Approach Model
Derivative financial assets for hedging 245,193 2 DCF Model
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ 7,690,520 2 DCF Model
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 6,840 3 Binomial Option Pricing Model,<br>Monte Carlo Simulation
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 15,211 2 DCF Model

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(in millions of Korean won) December 31, 2022
Fair value Level Valuation techniques
Assets
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income ~~W~~ 129,124 2 DCF Model
Other financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 410,388 3 DCF Model,<br><br><br>Adjusted Net Asset Model,<br> <br>Binomial<br>Option Pricing Model,<br> <br>Monte Carlo Simulation
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 198,453 3 Market Approach Model
Derivative financial assets for hedging 185,989 2 DCF Model
Liabilities
Borrowings ~~W~~ 6,968,828 2 DCF Model
Other financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 5,164 3 Binomial Option Pricing Model,<br>Monte Carlo Simulation
Derivative financial liabilities for hedging 32,402 2 DCF Model
(5) Valuation Processes for Fair Value Measurements Categorized Within Level 3
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The Company uses external experts that perform the fair value measurements required for financial reporting purposes. External experts report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and discuss the valuation processes and results with the CFO in line with the Company’s closing dates.

(6) Gains and Losses on Valuation at the Transaction Date

In the case that the Company values derivative financial instruments using inputs not based on observable market data, and the fair value calculated by valuation methods using such data differs from the transaction price, then the fair value of the financial instrument is recognized at the transaction price. The difference between the fair value at initial recognition and the transaction price is deferred and amortized using a straight-line method by maturity of the financial instrument. However, in the case that the inputs of the valuation method become observable in markets, the remaining deferred difference is immediately recognized in full in profit or loss.

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In relation to this, details and changes of the total deferred difference for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, are as follows:

(in millions of Korean won) 2023 2022
Derivatives used forhedging Derivatives used forhedging
Beginning balance ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 831
Recognized at fair value through profit or loss (356 )
Ending balance ~~W~~ ~~W~~ 475
29. Events After the Reporting Period
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In accordance with the shareholder agreement, LS Cable & System Ltd. exercised its call option for KT Submarine Co., Ltd on April 3, 2023.

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