A string of hacking incidents in South Korea’s financial sector has led to confirmed personal data leaks at savings banks and mutual finance groups, prompting authorities to step up inspections and security requirements. Banks are moving to raise cybersecurity spending and expand fraud prevention systems using AI. Market volatility and a steep stock selloff also drew a policy response. Political debate intensified over postponing digital asset taxation and regulating exchange shareholders.

Kakao plans to link services across its finance, content and mobility affiliates to broaden its growth base, focusing on crypto payments, AI video and autonomous driving. It outlined mid- to long-term plans centered on KakaoX after a planned split, including resource allocation and data and technology ties. KakaoX targets more than 10 trillion won in revenue by 2030. Plans include stablecoin-related services, Piccoma AI video expansion, and mobility financing and logistics tied to autonomous vehicles.