Technology & Cyber
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
November 22, 2024
Espionage threats continue to undermine South Korea’s edge in hi-tech sectors
Leaks to China and reported smuggling incidents could harm Seoul’s R&D reputation and international collaborations
November 22, 2024
South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense
DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps
November 21, 2024
Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities
Demands on NATO, shifting Gulf priorities and US protectionism threaten arms export successes but create opportunities
November 19, 2024
Samsung boosts chip innovation with $14.3 billion research center in South Korea
Multi-billion dollar investment comes as Trump’s trade agenda threatens to disrupt semiconductor supply chain
November 19, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade
Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity makes drug purchases hard to track, but stricter oversight risks stifling growing sector
November 15, 2024
How pro-Russian hackers took down South Korea websites over support for Ukraine
Global hacktivists caused little damage in DDoS attacks, but highlighted vulnerabilities in Seoul’s cyber infrastructure
November 13, 2024
South Korea strengthens NATO cyber ties as new threats emerge globally
ROK’s NATO ties bring cyber defense cooperation amid pro-Russia hacktivist threats, Trump-era US uncertainties
November 11, 2024
South Korea eyes AUKUS role and Ukraine mission as Trump wins US election
Seoul weighs strategic tech partnership with AUKUS while balancing its relations with Washington, Beijing and Moscow
November 8, 2024
Donald Trump’s win sets stage for digital trade battle with South Korea
Proposed platform regulations in ROK may fuel trade tensions as Trump brandishes tariffs to protect US tech firms
November 7, 2024
