The Ministry of Science and ICT stated that there has been no confirmation regarding the perpetrators of the SK Telecom SIM card hacking incident, distancing itself from theories suggesting North Korean involvement.
The Ministry of Science and ICT noted on the 21st that, "While some media outlets have reported that the joint investigation team between the public and private sectors and relevant authorities have not officially mentioned this, signs that the hacking originated from North Korea have reportedly been detected during the investigation process."
The Ministry of Science and ICT stated, "The joint investigation team between the public and private sectors is conducting an investigation with the purpose of examining server infections, data leakage, and analyzing security vulnerabilities," adding that "the investigation into the perpetrator of the hacking is being handled by law enforcement agencies."
It further stated, "As of now, there has been no confirmation regarding the perpetrator of the hacking."