8 National Cybersecurity Strategy 02 Review and Evaluation The Republic of Korea has achieved remarkable success in becoming an IT powerhouse, but the nation's cyberspace has been vulnerable to a range of threats. The government has continuously enhanced the national cybersecurity system by establishing and implementing comprehensive measures in concert with relevant ministries and agencies whenever a massive incident occurred. Despite these efforts, the rapid development of cyberspace and increased threats to cybersecurity demand more proactive attention and action. Response Capabilities The government has continued to bolster its cyber defense capabilities by building a system to detect and respond to cyber attacks in real time, as well as separating internal government networks from the public Internet. However, it is time to further enhance the resilience of national core services and implement active response measures to evolving cyber attacks. Human resources and budget The Korean government has continuously increased the cybersecurity budget and invested in fostering more cybersecurity personnel, while companies have also expanded resources dedicated to cybersecurity. Yet, the ratio of the government's cybersecurity budget in proportion to the national budget still falls short that of developed countries, and there remains a shortage of talented cybersecurity experts, while there is the increasing demand for security skills and experience.