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Korea Now · October 15

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Financial Watchdog Confirms Data Breach Across 16 Korean Financial Companies

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South Korean regulatory authorities announced that cyber breaches have compromised customer records across 16 domestic financial institutions, totaling roughly 100,000 affected accounts. The affected institutions include regional credit unions and virtual asset providers targeted during recent network breaches. Financial authorities noted that emergency security audits and protective measures are currently being enforced across all vulnerable networks.

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Monitor your Korean banking apps and credit cards for unfamiliar transactions or unusual verification requests.

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Korea Now · October 15