South Korea is world-famous for its blazing-fast internet, near-universal broadband coverage, and as a leader in digital innovation, hosting global tech brands like Hyundai, LG, and Samsung. But this very success has made the country a prime target for hackers and exposed how fragile its cybersecurity defenses remain.

The country is reeling from a string of high-profile hacks, affecting credit card companies, and telecoms to tech startups and government agencies, affecting vast swathes of the South Korean population. In each case, ministries and regulators appeared to scramble in parallel, sometimes deferring to one another rather than moving in unison.

Critics argue that South Korea’s cyber defenses are hindered by a fragmented system of government ministries and agencies, often resulti

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