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Telecommunications & Media

Internet speed rankings public but measurement basis opaque, questions raised over Ookla reliability

A dispute is growing over U.S. private firm Ookla’s ranking that placed South Korea 22nd in fixed broadband download speed. The government and telecom industry have pushed back against results showing Korea slower than Vietnam and Thailand. Critics say the test conditions and detailed data underpinning the rankings are not sufficiently disclosed, limiting their use as a benchmark. OECD has also flagged possible sample bias in user-initiated measurements.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple targets smart home market with $299 HomeView device

Apple is moving to target the smart home market with HomeView, a display-equipped device priced at $299 in the United States. Analysts say it focuses on being a shared household device rather than adding entirely new features to iPhones or iPads. HomeView is designed for fixed, always-available use and functions as an Apple Home hub with facial recognition for up to six family members. It also supports Siri AI and personal-context features.

Finance

FSS calls financial sector CISOs, warns of tough measures over passive self-corrections

South Korea\'s Financial Supervisory Service called in chief information security officers from financial companies and urged stronger responses to cyberattacks using artificial intelligence. It said it will conduct on-site inspections of high-risk firms with weak basic IT controls and intensify monitoring, including management interviews. The watchdog plans checks in five areas through November and said it may reduce sanctions for minor incidents if firms make thorough self-corrections, but will take tough action if passive efforts lead to major IT and cyber incidents.