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Part of situation: South Korean Ministry of Land misconduct and security issues (2 clusters)

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport faces misconduct and cyberattack issues

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport disciplinary actions cyberattacks security control system public official misconduct

Data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport reveals significant internal and external challenges. Between 2021 and August 2025, 149 disciplinary actions were taken against ministry officials and affiliated agencies. The most frequent cause was drunk driving, with 37 cases, followed by 22 cases of sexual misconduct. Heavy disciplinary measures, including dismissal and removal, accounted for 43.6% of the total sanctions.

Simultaneously, the ministry faces persistent cybersecurity threats. Between 2021 and 2025, 4,778 cyberattack attempts were detected targeting the ministry and its affiliates, primarily through web vulnerabilities and intrusion attempts. Concerns have been raised regarding security infrastructure, as 11 out of 31 affiliated public institutions—approximately 35.5%—are not yet integrated into the national security control system, despite having plans for implementation.

Entities

Cho In-cheol · Kim Jong-yang · Korea Expressway Corporation · Korea Railroad Corporation · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sexual misconduct cases, including sexual harassment and illegal filming, totaled 22. www.jnilbo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There were 4,778 detected cyberattack attempts against the Ministry and its affiliates between 2021 and 2025. www.namdonews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Drunk driving accounted for 37 of the disciplinary cases. www.jnilbo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 149 disciplinary actions were taken against Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport officials and affiliated agencies between 2021 and August 2025. www.jnilbo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Eleven out of 31 affiliated public institutions are not currently linked to the national security control system. www.namdonews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rep. Kim Jong-yang called for organizational reform within the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. www.jnilbo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy disciplinary actions, such as dismissal or removal, accounted for 43.6% of the total cases. www.jnilbo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rep. Cho In-cheol emphasized the need to eliminate cybersecurity gaps in public infrastructure. www.namdonews.com

Sources

음주운전부터 성비위·뇌물까지…국토부 공무원 149명 징계 - 전남일보 [www.jnilbo.com]
5년간 국토부 사이버공격 시도 4천778건…산하기관 11곳 보안관제 ‘밖’ - 남도일보 [www.namdonews.com]