Chairman Chey: "Accelerate AX by Introducing 'One-Person, One-Agent' System"

‘2026 New Icheon Forum’ Concludes on June 13
Intensive Discussions on AX

"The Essence of AX Is Operational Improvement... Fundamentals Must Be Solid"

Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, proposed the introduction of a 'one-person, one-agent' system and called on both management and employees to swiftly implement measures to accelerate AI transformation (AX).

According to SK Group on June 14, Chairman Chey said, "It's time to jump into AX in all directions and at full speed," during the '2026 New Icheon Forum' held at the SKMS Research Center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province from June 11 to 13, under the theme 'Disruptive Innovation Brought by AI: A Grand Transition to AX-Centered Management.'

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is making closing remarks at the '2026 New Icheon Forum' held on the 13th at the SKMS Research Center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. SK Group

As the first step of AX, Chairman Chey stated, "It is important to clearly define our work and determine what and how to innovate through AI." He explained that it is essential to consistently collect data and build a foundation to identify and improve issues in real time.

In particular, he suggested the adoption of the 'one-person, one-agent' system, emphasizing the evolution from 'my AI' to 'our AI.'

Chairman Chey said, "We need an AI that goes beyond personal use and truly supports 'our work' and connects what we do to the overall performance of the organization." He added, "I myself will also create countless agents and engage in communication together with the executives and employees of each company."

He defined the essence of AX as 'operational improvement (O/I).' Chairman Chey remarked, "The ability to overcome numerous challenges and respond to future opportunities comes from O/I capabilities. Therefore, we must strengthen our basics and execution power through AX-based O/I."

At the forum, Chairman Chey also shared his outlook on the global AI industry and assessed SK Group's competitiveness. He said, "There are few companies that possess the full stack required for the AI era, from memory and data center infrastructure to the energy and electrification capabilities that support them." He evaluated, "SK's business domains are equipped with everything needed to usher in the AI era."

He further stressed a sense of urgency to management, saying, "If we do not execute comprehensive AX at full speed right now, the golden opportunity in front of us may not come again easily."

Since 2019, SK Group has used the Icheon Forum to discuss ways to strengthen global competitiveness through innovation technologies such as AI and digital transformation (DT), but this was the first time that the forum focused exclusively on AI for three consecutive days.

This year's forum featured the active participation of AI-powered virtual panel agents. The AI agent named 'Sky' provided real-time summaries of the management's discussions, while the panel discussion included an AI panel composed of consultants, executives, and employees in their 50s, who collaborated in real time with on-site staff.

An SK Group official commented, "This forum was a meaningful occasion where management's strategic vision and employees' voluntary commitment to action came together to establish the group's AX direction." The official added, "Based on the discussions, both management and employees will work together to further accelerate the AI transformation."

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