πΉπΌ Chinese, 2 November 2026, government cybersecurity
South Korean President Calls for Establishment of Cross-Agency Cybersecurity Agency
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung urges the creation of a powerful cross-agency cybersecurity agency to coordinate security functions.
The current mechanism has limited capabilities in protecting critical systems, with a focus on inspection and post-incident response.
Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to protect public services and critical infrastructure.
The move comes amid a surge in cyberattacks on South Korean financial institutions and government systems, with North Korean hackers suspected of being behind several high-profile incidents.