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South Korean banks increase cybersecurity spending after AI-

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Latest: AI escalates cybersecurity threats and bank attacks

Following the series of cyberattacks targeting South Korean financial institutions between late September and early October 2026, major lenders are significantly increasing cybersecurity investments. Shinhan Bank has con

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South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

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Latest: South Korea to support 2,559 AI startups with tax relief

In late August 2026, South Korea intensified its focus on sovereign AI and the deployment of specialized AI agents across public, financial, and educational sectors. Under the ‘AI for All Project,’ the government is adva

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South Korea youth employment crisis and policy responses

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Latest: South Korean youth fear retirement age extension will reduce new hiring

In mid-2026, South Korea’s labor market exhibited a deepening demographic divide. While total employment rose by 108,000 year-on-year in July, the youth population (ages 15–29) saw 191,000 fewer employed persons. The you

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