Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Gov't, HYBE establish emergency hotline to bolster cybersecurity for BTS comeback concert

The government has set up an emergency communication hotline with HYBE, the entertainment agency of global K-pop sensation BTS, ahead of the group's comeback concert this week to boost cybersecurity readiness, according to officials on Friday.

2026-03-20

Britain sees North Korea as 'major' cyber threat: Cybersecurity expert

Britain considers North Korea to be a "major" cyber threat actor as Pyongyang has been ramping up its cyberattack capabilities while seeking close military cooperation with Russia, the director on cybersecurity at a leading think tank has said.

2026-03-05

North's hackers using QR codes to bypass smartphone safety features, says South's internet security agency

South Korean authorities are warning of a new wave of phishing attacks linked to North Korea that use QR codes to bypass traditional security filters, echoing similar alerts issued by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

2026-01-13

Weak cybersecurity leaves hospitals vulnerable to ransomware attack, data leaks

Hospitals and clinics across Korea continue to suffer ransomware attacks and data leaks as weak cybersecurity systems and insider threats expose sensitive medical information.

2025-12-08

Hyundai Motor Group reinforces cybersecurity with dedicated unit, more investment

Hyundai Motor Group has established a dedicated unit to respond to cyberthreats and is sharply increasing its investment in information security as it accelerates efforts to strengthen protection across the group.

2025-11-18

Hyundai Motor launches 1st group-level cyberthreat team: Sources

Hyundai Motor Group has created its first group-level cyberthreat response team amid a rise in cybersecurity risks across various industrial sectors, according to industry sources Tuesday.

2025-11-18

Cybersecurity work force remains flat in 2024 despite rise in data breaches

The number of cybersecurity experts in Korea remained nearly unchanged last year from a year earlier, despite a recent rise in data breaches across industries, government data showed Thursday.

2025-11-06

Gov't moves hard against cyberattacks, enhances penalties for data breaches

The government is responding to a wave of cyberattacks by enabling immediate on‑site investigations of hacked entities and enhancing penalties for security breaches.

2025-10-22

Cybersecurity watchdog faces work force shortage, lawmaker says

Korea's cybersecurity watchdog is facing a work force shortage amid the soaring number of cyber threats reported by local businesses, with an increase in personnel of only nine since 2022.

2025-10-05

Science ministry urges all-out efforts to bolster corporate cybersecurity

The Ministry of Science and ICT on Tuesday called for companies to spare no efforts to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities while stressing CEOs are ultimately responsible for protecting customer data.

2025-09-23