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2026 state audit puts PHP security, LG Uplus hacking cover-up allegations and AI policy in spotlight

Lawmakers grilled officials at a parliamentary audit over the government’s response to PHP security flaws, the decision-making process for a 4.7 trillion won frontier AI project and allegations LG Uplus covered up a hacking incident. The science ministry said it would prepare cross-government security measures and pursue regulatory improvements to foster the AI industry. LG Uplus said it would take appropriate responsibility if the allegations are confirmed.

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Lee Jeong-heon calls to convert telecom fee discounts into AI and content digital vouchers

A South Korean lawmaker called for converting telecom fee discounts for vulnerable groups into a digital voucher system covering AI, digital content and device purchases. Lee Jeong-heon said the current discount scheme does not reflect changes in digital consumption. Citing household trend data, he noted the share of telecom services in ICT spending fell from 79 percent in 2012 to 60 percent in 2025, while digital content and devices gained share. He also raised concerns about funding burdens.

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Unused mobile vouchers for internet sign-ups can reach 42 billion won a year

More than 5 percent of mobile vouchers given to customers for new high-speed internet sign-ups or contract renewals went unused over the past three years, data showed. The average unused rate was 5.6 percent in 2023, 5.2 percent in 2024 and 5.4 percent in 2025. An estimate based on subscriber numbers, typical three-year contracts and average voucher amounts put last year’s unused vouchers at 25.0 billion won to 42.0 billion won.