(Norm 6) A State should not conduct or knowingly support ICT activity contrary to its
obligations under international law that intentionally damages critical infrastructure or
otherwise impairs the use and operation of critical infrastructure to provide services to
the public;
The ROK does not conduct or knowingly support ICT activity contrary to its obligations
under international law that intentionally damages critical infrastructure or otherwise impairs
the use and operation of critical infrastructure available for use by the public. The ROK has
consistently expressed this commitment with public statements at the regional and
international forums.
(Norm 7) States should take appropriate measures to protect their critical
infrastructure from ICT threats, taking into account General Assembly resolution
58/199 on the creation of a global culture of cybersecurity and the protection of critical
information infrastructure, and other relevant resolution;
ㆍLegal Framework
The ROK established the Act on Protection of Information and Communications
Infrastructure in 2009. The purpose of the Act is to operate main information and
communications infrastructure in a stable manner by formulating and implementing measures
that concert to the protection of such infrastructure, in preparation for intrusion by electronic
means, thereby contributing to the safety of the nation and the stability of the life of people.
ㆍDesignation and protection of critical ICT infrastructure
In accordance with the aforementioned Act, the ROK has selected and designated facilities as
critical ICT infrastructure in each sector. Many resources have been invested to protect 11
main sectors so far, including electronics, transportation, finances, and water purification. The
list of main sectors is to be updated. The Committee for Protection of Information and
Communications Infrastructure is annually convened to review and monitor the protective
measures for around 400 critical ICT infrastructure facilities.
ㆍAwareness raising efforts
The ROK believes the awareness raising efforts to be crucial to prevent cyber threats against
critical infrastructures. In this regard, the ROK declared the second Wednesday of July each
year as “Information Protection Day” and its month as “Information Protection Month” in
2012. Information Protection Day seeks to draw people’s attention of the threats related to
identity theft and cyberattacks. In July, multiple events such as the International Information
Protection Conference and the Job Fair for Information Protection are regularly organized.
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