President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a thorough investigation and strict accountability following a data breach at the online video service Tving, where over 40 million personal records were compromised. He also emphasized the need to prevent secondary crimes that could exploit the leaked information.
During a meeting with senior advisors at the Blue House, President Lee stated, "Recently, an incident occurred at an online video service company where more than 40 million personal records were leaked, raising public anxiety and concern."
He continued, "It has been reported that the company failed to take necessary measures despite having identified security vulnerabilities in advance. Relevant agencies must swiftly and accurately ascertain the circumstances of the incident and hold those responsible accountable according to the law and principles."
President Lee characterized the incident as a matter of national security, extending beyond individual corporate security issues. He remarked, "In the era of digital transformation, the thorough protection of personal information is a fundamental foundation for maintaining community trust and ensuring stable social operations."
He noted that with the advancement of artificial intelligence, hacking methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting a wide range of sectors including telecommunications, finance, retail, and online platforms. "From a national security perspective, it is time to elevate the security capabilities and awareness of our entire society," he assessed.
President Lee also directed improvements to strengthen personal data protection responsibilities across public and private sectors, as well as domestic and international companies. He mentioned that a revised personal information protection law, which enhances penalties for data breaches, will take effect from today.
He urged, "The burdens associated with neglecting personal data protection must be made significantly greater than the benefits gained, to enhance the effectiveness of sanctions. We need to quickly establish comprehensive countermeasures based on inter-agency cooperation to correct the mistaken perception that security is merely an unnecessary cost."
Additionally, he called on companies to take on a serious sense of responsibility by bolstering security personnel and improving systems, stating, "Both the government and businesses must work together to ensure that citizens can use digital services with peace of mind."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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