South Korea will amend the Information and Communication Network Act starting Wednesday. The revised law mandates that service providers report cyber incidents within 24 hours of detection and submit supplementary reports within 24 hours of confirming additional details. The science ministry can now issue orders for recurrence prevention measures, inspect compliance and impose fines of up to $21,900 (30 million won) for non-compliance.

The amendments address gaps in the current system where unclear reporting timelines led to delayed responses and ineffective follow-up actions. By establishing clear legal obligations, the ministry aims to enhance the speed and effectiveness of cyber incident responses, ensuring better protection of information networks across South Korea.