Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-ik said on the 26th that the public-private joint investigation team, which is investigating the SK Telecom hacking incident, aims to announce its findings by the end of this month.
Minister Yoo responded to related questions during a full meeting of the Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee at the National Assembly, stating, "It is my commitment not to burden the next Minister at all."
Minister Yoo said, "I have not yet received the final report from the public-private joint investigation team, but I aim for it to be announced by June 30," and noted, "I have been encouraging that goal."
In this context, Kang Do-hyun, the Second Vice Minister of Science and ICT, stated, "The final server forensics are underway," and added, "According to the report, it is scheduled to be completed by the 27th. The joint investigation team's findings should be organized by the weekend."
However, he noted that further review is needed regarding the exemption of penalties. Minister Yoo said, "We plan to make a final conclusion and announce it after receiving the legal review requested from a law firm and the results of the public-private joint investigation team," adding that it would be difficult to provide specific answers until the investigation results are released.
Choi Min-hee, chairwoman of the committee, stated, "In July, we will conduct inquiries not only regarding SK Telecom but also on overall telecommunications security issues."