News Summary

• The country is reeling from a string of high-profile hacks, affecting credit card companies, telecoms, tech startups, and government agencies.
• Critics argue that South Korea’s cyber defenses are hindered by a fragmented system of government ministries and agencies.
• This year alone, there has been a major cybersecurity incident in South Korea almost every month.
• In light of the recent surge in hacking incidents, the South Korean Presidential Office is stepping in to tighten defenses, pushing for a cross-ministerial effort.