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National Satellite Operations Center Breached by North Korean Operatives

Korea Satellite Operations Center (KSOC)

A sophisticated hack targeted the center managing South Korea’s multipurpose satellites.

In December 2023, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed that North Korean state-sponsored hackers successfully infiltrated the KSOC. The breach endangered sensitive security and environmental data gathered by the country’s high-resolution multipurpose satellites. This was part of a broader trend where hackers targeted sectors emphasized by Kim Jong Un, including naval and aerospace technology.

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Last updated: March 7, 2026