LG Uplus CEO vows accountability at audit over hack allegations
LG Uplus CEO Hong Beom-sik told the National Assembly audit on October 23, 2026 that the company would take responsibility if intentional concealment is confirmed.
LG Uplus CEO Hong Beom-sik told a National Assembly audit on October 23, 2026 that the company would take appropriate responsibility if it is confirmed that it intentionally concealed a hacking incident or obstructed the investigation, according to digitaltoday.co.kr.
Asked whether number-porting penalty fees would be waived, Hong declined to give a clear answer, saying the company would follow judicial authorities' judgment and government guidelines.
At the same session, Minister of Science and ICT said measures would be taken according to the extent of the investigation and the level of responsibility. LG Uplus is under police investigation over allegations it concealed evidence of a hacking incident by discarding servers and reinstalling operating systems last year.
The company's CISO acknowledged during the audit that evidence preservation measures were insufficient. Lawmakers also criticized LG Uplus for promoting a "very excellent" rating in the user protection evaluation, which was based on 2024 performance and did not reflect the 2025 breach allegations.
Hong said the company had not paid close attention to the matter and would improve.
Quick answers
What did the LG Uplus CEO say at the National Assembly audit?
Hong Beom-sik said the company would take appropriate responsibility if intentional concealment of a hacking incident or obstruction of the investigation is confirmed.
Why is LG Uplus under police investigation?
Police are investigating allegations that the company concealed evidence of a hacking incident by discarding servers and reinstalling operating systems last year.