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Korean security industry pushes AI deployment as M&A gains momentum

Korean security companies are stepping up AI-related moves as the global security market reshapes around AI. East Security is launching an endpoint detection and response product linked to LG AI Research’s K-EXAONE model and signed an MOU with FuriosaAI. Theori supplied an AI-based penetration-testing tool to Woori Financial Group, and Cluocus is accelerating AI security efforts. M&A is also emerging, with Nets acquiring API security firm Softfreak.