Characteristics and Development Prospects of Korea's Cyber ​​Security System

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As a leading country in global digital transformation, South Korea regards cybersecurity as an important policy focus for developing the national economy, stabilizing social order, and improving its international status.This paper comprehensively analyzes the characteristics and trends of South Korea's cybersecurity strategy from three dimensions: the process of institutional construction, the focus of governance systems, and the prospects of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.In the dimension of system construction, the intensification of external cyber threats and the emergence of domestic public awareness have jointly prompted South Korea to gradually improve its cyber security strategy.In terms of governance system, the dual leadership mechanism of the military and the National Intelligence Service has brought a series of internal and external challenges.In the dimension of U.S.-South Korea cooperation, Yin Xiyue's coming to power indicates that the U.S. and South Korean militaries will promote cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, and may form a deterrence strategy in the future.

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1 Crisis-driven network security system development process

2 Military intelligence-led network security governance system

3 U.S.-South Korea cybersecurity cooperation and containment strategy

4 Conclusion

As a major exporter of the information technology industry and a leading digitally transformed economy worldwide, cybersecurity is of great significance to South Korea.First of all, network security is an important front for safeguarding the smooth operation of South Korea's digital economy.Since the rapid economic development in the 1970s, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry has become a pillar industry of the Korean national economy.The digital transformation of the Korean economy is at the leading level in the world. In the fields of semiconductors, displays, smartphones, and computers, Korean companies have strong competitiveness.In the national information and communication industry ranking released by the Digital Governance Academy (E-Governance Academy), South Korea ranks second in the world.In 2017, South Korea even ranked first in the world in terms of average internet speed and smartphone coverage.In 2021, South Korea's ICT industry exports will grow by 24% to $227.6 billion, achieving a trade surplus of $92.62 billion.However, while bringing sufficient development momentum to the Korean economy, the ICT industry has also significantly increased the risk of cybersecurity in South Korea.Achieving a high degree of digital transformation