Seoul Considers Cyber Reserve Force to Counter N. Korean Threat

South Korea's defense and technology ministries on Thursday discussed the feasibility of creating a cybersecurity reserve force in preparation for a national network emergency.

The idea was raised at a senior-level meeting between the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning aimed at strengthening cooperation in defending the country from security threats.

"The two sides discussed ways to form a government-civilian cyber reserve force," the ICT ministry said in a press release.

Ministry officials say the cyber reserve force will likely consist of reservists who formerly served in the cyberspace security fields of the military and police.

The ministry added it will consider establishing a cyber training site and offering a related training program.

The defense ministry plans to review if it's possible and feasible to draft cyber professionals for the special mission and whether revisions...