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South Korean President Orders Study on Cybersecurity Task Force

President Lee Jae Myung instructs officials to study creating a task force to strengthen cybersecurity

The instruction comes after a series of cyberattacks on South Korean financial institutions, including Mirae Asset Global Investments, Bithumb, and Daishin Securities.

The attacks have resulted in data breaches and the theft of cryptocurrencies, with Binance being targeted for a $6 billion heist.

The South Korean President has also highlighted the need for a unified cybersecurity system to address the growing threat of cyberattacks.

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