North Korean hackers target South Korea's shipbuilding tech

Seoul detects new cyberattacks amid Kim Jong Un's push for stronger navy

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Kim Jong Un watches a naval vessel test-fire a cruise missile. (KCNA via Kyodo)

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Shipbuilding companies in South Korea have faced a string of cyberattacks from North Korea in a suspected attempt to steal technical data that could strengthen the North's navy.

South Korea's National Intelligence Service said it detected attempts by organized North Korean hackers to breach the shipbuilders' systems in August and September. It called on the industry to strengthen security measures.

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