President Yoon: ``Cybersecurity is directly connected to national security''...``It protects democracy'' = South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Seo-gyeol met young white-hat hackers on the 12th and said, ``Cybersecurity is directly connected to national security above all else.''
It protects democracy." President Yoon said in a ``Dialogue with Young White Hackers'' held at the Guest House of the Blue House that morning, ``North Korea is committed to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.''
They are actively engaged in illegal cyber activities to threaten and disrupt nuclear missile development, which is an important source of funding for nuclear missile development.'' Fake news that is spread and reproduced indiscriminately on cyber is
"It constantly threatens democracy, the market economy, and the stability of our economy and government." He continued, ``If cybersecurity is compromised, there is a risk of serious economic and financial disruption.''
``The government will cultivate excellent cyber human resources through the 100,000 Cyber Human Resources Training Project, and will make further efforts to develop and strengthen the cyber industry.''
President Yoon encouraged the young white hackers who achieved excellent results in major hacking competitions around the world, saying, ``Each of you is an important strategic asset in cybersecurity.''
is. "I am a cyber police officer," he said, adding, "Your power is the power to protect the security of South Korea's digital system." He added, ``As always, we will demonstrate our full potential and continue to take on challenges.''
I hope you will become the best white hacker,'' and added, ``I will always passionately support your dreams and challenges.''
This day's events will include winners of major national and international hacking defense competitions.
More than 100 people attended, including students participating in the white-hat hacker training course, people from major organizations such as the military, prosecutors, and police, and employees from companies.