KT Faces USD 386 Million Counterclaim in Rwanda Arbitration Dispute

• KT faces a roughly USD 386 million counterclaim filed by Rwanda's government and related entities on October 20, 2026.
• The Permanent Court of Arbitration case alleges breaches of a shareholders' agreement; the counterclaim was confirmed on October 21, 2026.
• The claim totals KRW 512.42 billion, equivalent to 2.63% of equity.
• The counterclaim challenges the company's original arbitration seeking roughly USD 152 million in put-option payments over alleged shareholders' agreement breaches.
• The company plans to contest the damages calculation, arguing it rests on the claimants' unilateral assumptions.

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