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South Korea foreign ministry to quadruple cybersecurity budget, cut ODA

South Korea's foreign ministry plans to more than quadruple its cybersecurity budget while reducing official development assistance (ODA) spending. This signals a strategic shift toward prioritizing digital defense and cyber resilience over traditional foreign aid, likely in response to evolving cyber threats. The move reflects a broader trend of elevating cybersecurity in national security budgets.

Yonhap ENabout 22 hours agoKRengCredibility 32%View source

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Source credibility0.3

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