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2026.11.03. 06:47

Legal Controls on Spread, Distribution of Internet Surveillance 'Spyware' Discussed

Korean Association of Cybersecurity Studies Holds First Cyber Security Legal Forum

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2024.06.25. The Fair Economy — The Korean Association of Cybersecurity Studies (KACS) announced that it will hold its first Cybersecurity Legislation Forum at 4 p.m. on the 27th at the FKI Tower in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

The forum, hosted by KACS's Legal and Institutional Research Committee (chaired by Kwon Heon-yeong, a professor at Korea University), will address recent regulatory trends and legal measures to control the trade in commercial spyware, under the theme "Discussions on Global Surveillance Software Regulation and the Role of Law."

The forum will consist of three presentations and a comprehensive discussion.

Dr. Yoon Sang-pil of Korea University's Graduate School of Information Security will open with a presentation titled "Analysis of Global Surveillance Software Regulation Discussions and Their Implications." Song Si-gang, a professor in Hongik University's Department of Law, will then speak on "The Legal Nature of the Surveillance Software Market," followed by Cho Jeong-hyeon, a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' School of Law, on "International Legal Issues in Surveillance Software Trade."

After the presentations, a general discussion moderated by Professor Kwon Heon-yeong will follow, featuring Kang Ji-eun, a professor in Kyonggi University's Department of Law; Bang Jeong-mi, a professor in Myongji University's Department of Law; and Nam Seung-hyeon, a professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy.

For detailed information on attending the forum, contact the KACS Secretariat ([email protected], 070-8019-3590).

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