Cybersecurity Statistics in South Korea (2026)

South Korea has seen a significant increase in Zero Trust adoption, reaching 72% of organizations in 2026, reflecting a robust cybersecurity stance. The total cybersecurity budget has grown to $850 million, indicating strong government and private sector commitment to security enhancements. Despite these investments, 165 data breaches were reported, highlighting the ongoing challenges in defending digital assets. The widespread implementation of AI security tools, adopted by 68% of firms, has improved threat detection and response times, which now average just over two hours.