Park Sang-won, the head of the Financial Security Agency, officially apologized for a recent hacking incident and pledged to implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
Speaking at the 'Financial Information Security Conference (FISCON 2026)' held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 12, Park stated, "I apologize for causing great concern to the public and those in the financial sector due to the data breach that occurred on our self-assessment system on November 9."
He expressed regret, saying, "As a specialized financial security institution, we should maintain a high level of security, and I am deeply sorry that this incident occurred."
Park emphasized that they are currently investigating whether there are any additional leaks and the cause of the incident, stating, "We will conduct a thorough inspection of the entire Financial Security Agency system and establish fundamental measures to prevent recurrence."
He added, "We will use this incident as an opportunity to improve our overall information security system and fulfill our role in supporting the security of financial companies more diligently."
Earlier, on November 9, the Financial Security Agency detected abnormal access to the 'Continuous Information Security Assessment Site,' where financial companies submit evaluation materials, and subsequently blocked the service. They reported the incident to relevant authorities, including the Financial Services Commission.
To date, it is estimated that files from 48 financial companies, totaling over 130, have been leaked. The Financial Security Agency has requested the police to trace the internet protocol (IP) addresses involved, while the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service are conducting on-site inspections of the Financial Security Agency.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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