N. Korea hacks into 160 S. Korean public and private entities

北, '3.20테러' 뛰어넘는 대규모 사이버공격 준비했다 North Korea has hacked into South Korean computers, taking over 40-thousand documents some of which contain military information. Officials say there is evidence the North was planning to conduct a large-scale cyberattack. For more on this, we connect with our Kim Hyun-bin, who is on the line for us at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul. Hyun-bin, what's the latest? Da-eun. South Korea's National Police Agency said Monday North Korea hacked into a software program used to manage computer networks in South Korea. It said over 42-thousand documents from around 160 conglomerates and government agencies were leaked in the hacking, which happened in February. The leaked data includes data on military communication networks and design drawings for the U.S. F-15 fighter jet wings. However, the police said that no crucial information -- such as blueprints for aviation engines or military secrets -- was leaked. The internet address was traced to Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, the exact location used for a 2013 cyberattack on South Korean broadcasting stations and banks. The management network was made by a civilian company and it links all computers in the network, making it possible for the hackers to erase and update the software. The police also said that North Korea was preparing for a large-scale cyberattack with over 140-thousand computers. That's all I have for now, but I'll have more updates in a late newscast. Back to you Da-eun. Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages Facebook(NEWS):   / newsarirang   Homepage: http://www.arirang.com Facebook:   / arirangtv   Twitter:   / arirangworld   Instagram:   / arirangworld