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Cyberattacks hit small Korean clinics as few join government monitoring

Published

18 October 2026

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regulatory

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Healthtech Infrastructure

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Small and mid-sized Korean medical institutions face most cyberattacks but barely use the government's 24/7 security monitoring service, with only 0.007% of clinics subscribed as of September 2026. Most attacks are ransomware, severely risking patient data and clinical operations, prompting calls for expanded government support and incentives.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a widening security gap as small clinics avoid government monitoring amid rampant ransomware attacks. The government is likely to boost funding and incentives for security, opening a chance to align your service to newly prioritised healthcare protection.

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