South Korean president calls for AI tools to stop all cyber-attacks

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told his cabinet to develop AI-powered defenses that can detect and preemptively block cyber-attacks. The push follows a string of data leaks at banks and public institutions, including the Coupang breach and a raid on local banks.

• Lee Jae Myung called for a 'complete security paradigm refresh' for the AI era
• Triggered by data leaks at Korean financial and public institutions
• Ministries ordered to inspect security across national critical infrastructure
• President urged faster development of AI cybersecurity technologies