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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

Seoul has unveiled a sovereign AI program that funds five domestic firms—LG AI Research, SK Telecom, Naver Cloud, NC AI and Upstage—to build large language models optimized for Korean language and culture. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign AI services, improve data security, and position South Korea to compete with global players such as OpenAI and Google. Each company brings a distinct strategy, from hybrid reasoning models and telecom‑driven data pipelines to full‑stack cloud ecosystems and cost‑effective startup solutions. Ler mais