Technology & Cyber
South Korea raises alert over global PHP flaw, but firms must patch on their own
Lawmakers faulted Seoul for a slow response, but rules bar its cyber agency from even scanning for exposed systems
October 26, 2026
Russia’s Seoul outreach, Hormuz mission and cyber threats — Ep. 154
Moscow proposes renewed ties as South Korea weighs naval expansion and raises its cybersecurity alert
October 23, 2026
South Korea’s US$744 billion climate change plan faces first financial test
Public lenders are hitting financing targets, but K-GX must show which projects create new investment and cut emissions
October 21, 2026
Canada’s military chief eyes broader defense cooperation with South Korea
Gen. Jennie Carignan cites opportunities in air defense, drones, space and AI as Ottawa expands its capabilities
October 20, 2026
SK Hynix’s China plans pose test for US semiconductor investment goals
Washington must weigh tighter equipment controls for allies in China against financing for new American NAND plant
October 19, 2026
South Korea’s stock rout raises doubts over durability of chip windfall
Five-day KOSPI sell-off exposes fiscal risks as investors question future semiconductor profits despite record earnings
October 14, 2026
Nuri launch, bank cyber breach and Seoul-Kyiv tensions — Ep. 152
South Korea marks another space milestone as financial security concerns grow and ties with Ukraine face new strain
October 9, 2026
South Korea’s Nuri success shifts focus from launch proof to space industry
Seoul must build launch demand, cut costs and transfer more operational control to industry before Nuri is replaced
October 8, 2026
South Korea bank hacks expose weak links beyond core financial systems
Regulators widen checks as attackers target employee, contractor and loan systems outside banks’ protected cores
October 6, 2026
Shinhan Bank data leak could trigger wider scrutiny across South Korean lenders
Regulators are examining how attackers reached loan-related data and whether weaknesses exist at other banks
October 2, 2026
