South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats



News South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats Council will focus on implementing government’s cybersecurity policies after spate of breaches of official networks Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy August 1, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Image: NK News South Korea has launched a new cybersecurity body to coordinate the domestic response to North Korea cryptocurrency theft that funds its nuclear ambitions and other threats, following a wave of major breaches targeting official networks. The ROK presidential office announced the launch of the new National Cybersecurity Council in a press release on Wednesday after a meeting of representatives from 14 ministries and agencies, including the National Intelligence Service (NIS). South Korea has launched a new cybersecurity body to coordinate the domestic response to North Korea cryptocurrency theft that funds its nuclear ambitions and other threats, following a wave of major breaches targeting official networks. The ROK presidential office announced the launch of the new National Cybersecurity Council in a press release on Wednesday after a meeting of representatives from 14 ministries and agencies, including the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats

Council will focus on implementing government’s cybersecurity policies after spate of breaches of official networks

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy August 1, 2024

South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats

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South Korea has launched a new cybersecurity body to coordinate the domestic response to North Korea cryptocurrency theft that funds its nuclear ambitions and other threats, following a wave of major breaches targeting official networks.

The ROK presidential office announced the launch of the new National Cybersecurity Council in a press release on Wednesday after a meeting of representatives from 14 ministries and agencies, including the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

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