South Korean President Orders Full Probe into Bank Data Breaches

Seoul, Oct 4 (IANS) – President Yoon Suk‑yeol instructed a comprehensive investigation into the series of cyber assaults that have exposed personal details of customers at several major Korean banks. The directive follows confirmed data leaks at Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank, among other financial entities. The president’s office emphasized the need for swift action, thorough forensic analysis and the implementation of stronger safeguards to protect sensitive financial information.

In a press statement, the presidential spokesperson outlined the president’s concern over the recurring breaches and urged relevant authorities to treat the matter with the highest priority. Officials have been asked to coordinate closely with the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service to assess the full scope of the incidents.