South Korean President cites AI role in bank hacks, orders probe

President Lee Jae Myung stated at a cabinet meeting that AI models were likely used in recent hacks of commercial banks, including Hana, KB Kookmin, and Shinhan, and called for an investigation. The claim is based on presidential remarks and Reuters reporting; specific evidence of AI involvement has not been disclosed. This marks a notable escalation in official attribution of AI-enabled cyberattacks against South Korean financial institutions.