Republic of Korea: Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology investigation into Korea Telecom Corporation over alleged failure to report malware infections
Progress
Current status
in force
29 Jul 2026 in force
07 Nov 2025 under investigation
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
Personal Information Protection Commission imposed fine of KRW 539.79 billion against KT Corporation over personal information leakage through unauthorised femtocells
On 29 July 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission imposed a fine of KRW 539.79 billion against Korea Telecom (KT) Corporation for violations of safety obligations under the Personal Information Protection Act. The Commission found that…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology issued order against Korea Telecom Corporation over failure to report malware infections
On 7 November 2025, the Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology issued an order against Korea Telecom Corporation (KT) for failing to report malware infections on 43 servers last year. The investigation found that KT handle…
Event type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body