South Korean Education Giant Kyowon Group Confirms Data Leak Following Ransomware Attack On January 13, 2026, Kyowon Group a major South Korean education conglomerate revealed that a ransomware attack had compromised its systems, leading to indications of a data leak. The breach disrupted operations and triggered an investigation by South Korea’s privacy regulator, which has launched a fact-finding process to assess the incident’s scope and impact. The attack highlights growing cybersecurity risks for large organizations, particularly in sectors handling sensitive data. While details on the extent of the breach and the threat actor remain undisclosed, the incident underscores the persistent threat of ransomware and its potential to expose confidential information. Authorities are expected to scrutinize Kyowon Group’s response and compliance with data protection regulations.