Financial regulator adds two staff to counter cyber risks
The Financial Services Commission will increase its workforce by two officials specializing in data privacy and information security as part of a broader government effort.
The Financial Services Commission said Friday it will expand its workforce to 275 employees, adding two new positions dedicated to personal information protection and cybersecurity.
Under a revised presidential decree taking effect Aug. 28, the commission's general staff count will rise from 271 to 273, with the number of officials at Grade 3 or below increasing from 246 to 248. The two new sixth-grade officials will focus on privacy compliance and securing internal information systems against digital threats.
The government cited the deepening integration of artificial intelligence, the expansion of cloud services, and the transition to a platform economy as the drivers for the move, noting that these shifts have increased the volume of high-risk personal data processing and the threat of cyber intrusions into government systems.
"The revision aims to swiftly respond to risks such as personal information leaks and cyber intrusions into government information systems by reinforcing specialized personnel," the regulatory filing stated.
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- Regulatory filing국회 법률안 가결· 국회· accessed Aug. 29, 2026
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