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3 stories tagged South Korea, newest first.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

AI hackers hit Korea's biggest banks, and regulators fear it is only the beginning
Shinhan, KB Kookmin and Hana disclosed breaches within days of each other, with AI tools suspected in at least one attack. Korea's regulator ordered an industrywide security review that found gaps at 130 firms.
Strategic Communication7 min read

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Naver and Upbit mega merger is delayed again, and Korea's crypto ambitions are waiting on a regulator
The share swap combining Naver Financial with Upbit operator Dunamu has been pushed to 31 March 2027, the third delay, as the Fair Trade Commission's review drags on. Lawmakers are urging regulators to hurry.
Positioning7 min read

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

South Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges, including KuCoin and MEXC, and Asia is watching
South Korea has ordered blocks on the websites of 27 unregistered overseas crypto platforms, including KuCoin and MEXC. The move extends earlier app store bans to the open web, with lessons for every Asian market.
Market Authority7 min read