Korean Celebrities Face Widespread Digital Security Breaches

High-profile Korean celebrities have faced a wave of cyberattacks recently, with model Han Hye-jin revealing a YouTube channel hijack last year and actor Jang Dong-ju reporting phone hacking and leaked personal files last month. Security experts warned on TV that attackers exploit platform vulnerabilities and internet-connected home devices, with incidents causing deleted channels, cryptocurrency livestreams, and reported financial losses of billions of won and monthly bills of 2–3 million won.