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South Korean Police Expand Team Investigating Hacking of Financial Institutions

South Korean police added 15 personnel to a team probing recent hacking attacks on several financial institutions.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-09 16:39

The additional manpower includes digital forensic experts, the office said. Police have sought to trace the path of the cyberattacks with international cooperation.

The expansion follows an instruction from President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday. Lee directed the government to dedicate more personnel and resources to prevent and minimize damage from the recent series of hacking attacks, according to the report. The police move is expected to bolster local law enforcement’s investigative capabilities as it tries to respond to the latest unlawful cyber activities.

Editor's Summary

South Korean police have added 15 personnel to a team investigating recent hacking attacks on banks including Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank. The expansion includes digital forensic experts and follows President Lee Jae Myung’s call for more resources to prevent and limit damage. Police are continuing to trace the attacks with international cooperation.