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The number of hacking attempts against South Korea's Constitutional Court has been steadily increasing since 2017. Lawmakers revealed that approximately 1.16 million cyberattacks have been attempted against the court, all of which were successfully blocked. Meanwhile, the country's cybersecurity watchdog is struggling with severe workforce shortages despite a dramatic rise in reported security breaches from businesses. This situation has raised serious concerns about South Korea's overall readiness against growing cyber threats.

Key Points: South Korea Constitutional Court Hacking Attempts Rise Since 2017

  • Hacking attempts on Constitutional Court surged from 85,000 in 2017 to 187,000 in 2024
  • All 1.16 million cyberattacks since 2017 were successfully detected and blocked
  • KISA faces critical staff shortage with only 132 personnel handling soaring breach reports
  • Cybersecurity budget increased 22% but investigator numbers grew by just nine since 2022
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Hacking attempts against Constitutional Court in S. Korea on rise since 2017

Data shows 1.16 million cyberattacks blocked against S. Korea's Constitutional Court since 2017, amid warnings of national cybersecurity workforce shortages.

"Cyber threats continue to grow. We need to bolster our alertness and enhance security readiness. - Rep. Choo Mi-ae"

Seoul, Oct 5

The number of hacking attempts against the Constitutional Court has been gradually rising since 2017, data showed on Sunday, raising concerns over cybersecurity in public organisations.

Citing data submitted by the Constitutional Court, Rep. Choo Mi-ae of the ruling Democratic Party said there have been around 1.16 million cases of attempted cyberattacks against the court since 2017, reports Yonhap news agency.

The attempts, all of which were detected and blocked, came to 85,000 in 2017 but surged to 187,000 in 2024, the report showed.

The figure stood at around 80,000 during the January-August period of 2025.

"Cyber threats continue to grow. We need to bolster our alertness and enhance security readiness," Choo said.

Meanwhile, South Korea's cybersecurity watchdog is facing a workforce shortage amid the soaring number of cyber threats reported by local businesses, a lawmaker said on Sunday.

Citing data submitted by the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), Rep. Kim Jang-kyom of the main opposition People Power Party said the watchdog received 1,887 reports of security breaches from South Korean companies in 2024, up 47 percent from a year earlier.

During the January-August period of 2025, the number of breach reports stood at 1,501, the data showed.

Despite the surge in cyberattacks reported by businesses, the number of response personnel came to just 132, up only nine from 2022.

Over the same period, South Korea's budget for hacking and virus response systems rose 22 percent to 73.6 billion won (US$52.4 million), according to the lawmaker.

"The fact that the number of investigators at KISA increased by a single digit over the years indicates the country lacks readiness against such threats," Kim said.

—IANS

- IANS

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Rohit P
Only 132 response personnel for thousands of cyber threats? This is exactly why we need more investment in cybersecurity education and training in India. The future is digital and we must be prepared!
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Sarah B
While the budget increased by 22%, the personnel barely grew. This shows throwing money at the problem isn't enough. India should focus on developing skilled cybersecurity professionals rather than just increasing budgets.
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Arjun K
Good that all attempts were blocked, but the rising trend is worrying. In India, we've seen similar patterns with government websites. Need better coordination between agencies and regular security audits. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Vikram M
This is a wake-up call for all democracies. Constitutional courts hold sensitive data and must be protected at all costs. Hope our Supreme Court and High Courts in India are taking adequate precautions.
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Michael C
The fact that these attacks are specifically targeting constitutional institutions is concerning. This isn't just about data theft - it's about undermining democratic processes. India needs to be vigilant.

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