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Korean eSIMs Hacked: Massive Panic Erupts

Author
Ana Guillen
Published
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ana-guillen77/episodes/Korean-eSIMs-Hacked-Massive-Panic-Erupts-e324jc1

In this episode of "This Podcast is Not Real," our AI hosts cover the eSIM security breach rocking South Korea.

After a massive hack exposed sensitive data, SK Telecom stores are overwhelmed as customers rush to replace their USIM cards, fearing deeper vulnerabilities.

We dive into:

  • What really happened in the breach

  • Why physical card replacement is outpacing SK’s security service

  • How shortages and long lines are intensifying public panic

  • And whether expert reassurances are enough to calm the storm

This is one of the largest telecom crises Korea has faced—and it’s far from over.

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