CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -South Korea : South Korea’s National Intelligence Service became the first in Asia to join NATO’s cyber defence group. South Korea has been under from China and North Korea. NIS was accepted as a contributing participant for NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

Detailed explanation-2: -must read. South Korea’s intelligence agency said on Thursday that the country has joined a cyber defense group under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), becoming its first Asian member country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Republic of Korea is an active NATO partner. Since 2005, the Alliance and Seoul have developed a strong partnership, based on shared values.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia is a NATO-accredited research and training facility dealing with cyber defence education, research and development. The Centre provides valuable expertise on cyber defence, and organises cyber exercises involving both NATO Allies and partners.