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South Korea's SK Telecom reviews fine for data breach, considers appeal

By Jenny Lee ( November 24, 2025, 06:29 GMT | Insight) -- Fallout from SK Telecom's massive data breach continues to mount, with the company now reviewing a record 134.8 billion won ($91.4 million) fine from South Korea's privacy watchdog while facing about two months to decide whether to appeal. A SK Telecom spokesperson confirmed to MLex the telecom giant is “leaning toward” appealing the decision from the Personal Information Protection Commission. The regulator issued the sanction decision on Aug. 28, though SK Telecom did not receive the formal written decision report until late October, triggering a 90-day review period that puts the appeal deadline in late January 2026.Fallout from SK Telecom's massive data breach continues to mount, with the company now reviewing a record 134.8 billion won ($91.4 million) fine from South Korea's privacy watchdog while facing about two months to decide whether to appeal....

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