Published: 29 May. 2026, 13:43
Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon talks during the ninth meeting of science and technology ministers on May 29. [NEWS1]
The government announced on Friday a series of measures to strengthen its private sector cybersecurity response systems.
The plan was unveiled at the ninth meeting of science and technology ministers amid rapid advances being made in the AI sector, which has drastically accelerated the discovery and weaponization of software vulnerabilities, the Ministry of Science and ICT said.
Under the plan, the government will establish an emergency system under the Office of National Security. The system will use AI to detect software vulnerabilities, patch them and jointly respond to digital security breaches.
The government will also create a vulnerability management center under the Korea Internet & Security Agency, which will take charge of vulnerability detection and patching.
In the private sector, the government will monitor the cybersecurity readiness of approximately 1,200 major companies in critical industries, including the finance and medical fields. For smaller firms, it plans to provide technical support, such as web tools, to help enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.
The government also plans to expand cooperation with major tech companies, including its recent partnership with OpenAI, and related agencies in friendly nations for digital defense response and information sharing.
Korea aims to transform its cybersecurity system into one based on homegrown AI technologies starting in 2027 and execute various projects aimed at establishing AI security sovereignty, the Science Ministry added.
Yonhap
