South Korea’s Fragmented Cybersecurity System Struggles Amid Surge of High‑Profile Hacks

South Korea, a global leader in broadband and digital innovation, is grappling with a series of high‑profile cyberattacks that have exposed personal data from millions of citizens. The attacks have targeted retailers, telecom giants, financial services, and even government‑linked institutions. Experts blame a fragmented governmental structure, a shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent, and the absence of a designated “first‑responder” agency for coordinated crisis management. In response, the presidential office’s National Security Office announced an inter‑agency plan to tighten defenses, though concerns remain about the balance of power and the effectiveness of the new approach. Ler mais