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Over the past month, 37 financial firms in Korea have suffered 40 cyberattacks, exposing approximately 473,000 personal data records and resulting in 1 billion won (about $745,000) in stolen funds, according to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Nov. 5. The FSC, led by Chairman Lee Eok-won, convened a meeting with financial regulators and industry officials to discuss security reforms, while the government plans to inspect about 580 financial companies and hold CEOs accountable for security failures. Korean media reports highlight consumer anxiety, with Maeil Business Newspaper quoting public fears like "I might already be robbed too," though sensitive financial information linked to fraudulent payments has not yet been confirmed. The Korea Times and Yonhap report the regulator's announcement, while Chosun Ilbo notes the government's response to the spreading hack damage across the financial sector.