Lee Okwon Meets Financial Institution Heads: "Strengthen Security and IT Systems, Strict Accountability for Incidents"

On the morning of the 2nd, Lee Okwon, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, held an emergency meeting with heads of financial-related institutions at the Government Seoul Office in Sejongno, Seoul, and requested, "To prevent similar cases related to recent series of security and IT incidents, I ask related institutions to thoroughly inspect the financial infrastructure from a zero-base perspective." Photo by Financial Services Commission

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Lee Okwon, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, met with the heads of financial-related institutions and, in relation to the recent fire at the National Information Resources Service, urged them to strengthen inspections of their IT and security systems. He warned that strict accountability would be enforced in the event of any incidents.

On the morning of October 2, 2025, at the Government Seoul Office in Sejongno, Seoul, Chairman Lee held an emergency meeting with the heads of financial-related institutions and requested, "To prevent similar cases related to the recent series of security and IT incidents, financial institutions should promptly and thoroughly inspect their financial infrastructure from a zero-base perspective."

He emphasized, "If any incidents occur in the future, strict accountability will be enforced," and added, "With a strong sense of responsibility, please thoroughly check every aspect from start to finish to ensure that systems operate properly under any circumstances."

Chairman Lee stated, "The new administration is promoting a major transformation toward productive finance, consumer-centered finance, and trusted finance for the sustainable development of the economy through finance. Therefore, the roles and execution of related institutions are crucial." He further urged, "For this financial transformation, please take the lead in your respective areas with creativity and proactiveness."

He continued, "Always keep in mind that related institutions, as public servants, are an extension of public service to the people." He added, "Since the final touch in the execution phase directly affects public satisfaction and perception, do your utmost from the perspective of the field and the users to earn the public's trust, which is the very reason for the existence of related institutions."

Meanwhile, the meeting was attended by Lee Chanjin, Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service; Jeong Eunbo, Chairman of the Korea Exchange; Park Sangjin, Chairman of the Korea Development Bank; the president of the Industrial Bank of Korea; the chairman of the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund; the president of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation; and the president of the Korea Asset Management Corporation, among other key heads of financial-related institutions.

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