SK Group chair apologizes for data breach amid calls for legislative overhaul

By Jenny Lee ( May 7, 2025, 05:43 GMT | Insight) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won publicly apologized today for the recent data breach at SK Telecom that threatens the security of nearly half of South Korea’s population, calling the incident a “painful wake-up call” for the company. His remarks came as the National Assembly’s research arm called for sweeping legal reforms to prevent similar incidents and bolster consumer protections.SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won publicly apologized today for the recent data breach at SK Telecom that threatens the security of nearly half of South Korea’s population, calling the incident a “painful wake-up call” for the company. His remarks came as the National Assembly’s research arm called for sweeping legal reforms to prevent similar incidents and bolster consumer protections....

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SK Group chair apologizes for data breach amid calls for legislative overhaul

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