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Crime-misused phone numbers to be blocked within 24 hours in system overhaul
South Korea\'s Central Radio Management Service will cut the time needed to suspend phone numbers used in crimes to within 24 hours from the current 2 to 3 days. It said it will fully overhaul the illegal-use phone number suspension system and begin full operations from Aug. 31. The agency built a system to identify carriers in real time and linked an API with the police task force system to streamline requests.
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South Korea runs joint drill to check response to GPS jamming
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT conducted a simulated drill on Aug. 19 to check joint civil, government and military readiness for GPS signal jamming during the 2026 Ulchi exercise period. The scenario assumed simultaneous jamming at two sites in Paju and a moving jammer, including one approaching a key national energy facility. Authorities reviewed initial response steps, dispatched tracking and strike teams, and implemented safety measures for aviation, maritime and telecom services.
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Central Radio Management Service holds briefing on ban on false caller ID
South Korea’s Central Radio Management Service held a briefing on regulations banning false caller ID to prevent voice phishing. The agency explained the system, highlighted key amendments to rules set for early next year and shared examples of violations and police phishing cases. It also detailed how spoofed-call reports are handled. The head of the agency said it will continue efforts to protect public trust and maintain order in telecommunications use.