ISMS-P Certification Reform Strengthens Oversight

South Korea's government overhauls ISMS-P certification, mandating it for major public institutions and large operators, introducing penetration testing, and strengthening post-certification management following major data breaches.

South Korea Strengthens Data Protection Laws

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT and Personal Information Protection Commission held a meeting with 15 security firms to discuss amendments to data protection and telecommunications laws, introducing stricter penalties and preventive investment incentives.

Deputy PM Regularizes Telecom CEO Meetings

Deputy PM Bae Kyung-hoon will hold quarterly meetings with SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus CEOs. The three telecom companies pledged to increase AI infrastructure investment by 15% this year.