Republic of Korea: Ministry of Science and ICT investigation into alleged theft and sale of SK Telecom customer data
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
16 Sep 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Science and ICT opened investigation into claims of an international hacking organisation stealing and selling SK Telecom customer data
On 16 September 2025, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) opened an investigation into allegations by an international hacking group concerning the theft and sale of SK Telecom customer data. In coordination with the Korea Internet and Security A…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body