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보안 사고 뿌리, AI가 알려준다…S2W, '통제 가능한' 침입 분석 프레임워크 제시

ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News | Jan. 9, 2026 | Cyber Attacks and Data Loss

S2W has developed a framework that identifies the root causes of security incidents using "controllable artificial intelligence (AI)" by combining ontology, knowledge graph, and inference engine technologies. The research, conducted with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), resulted in a paper titled "Framework for Determining the Root Causes of Network Intrusion," which was accepted by the international information security journal Computers & Security. This journal is recognized globally by academia, government, and industry professionals for its authority in IT security.

The study focuses on fundamentally analyzing causes and relationships in complex network security problems by constructing a chronology of network events to trace the origins of attacks. The team modeled network elements such as events, policy changes, and system states into a knowledge graph to represent incident relationships, employing Probabilistic Soft Logic inference to quantitatively and explainably determine root causes. This approach moves beyond traditional log analysis, providing a structural understanding of security incidents.

This framework builds on S2W’s domain-specialized ontology platform, SAIP, allowing precise analysis of concept relationships to explain decision-making processes. To address the typical "black box" issue in AI, the solution integrates domain ontology, knowledge graphs, and inference engines, enabling explainable and traceable risk tracking based on controllable AI. Lee Seung-hyun, head of S2W’s SAIP product office, highlighted ongoing technological advancements to support complex decision-making challenges in both public and private sectors and plans to expand the framework’s application scope over time.

Yonhap | English | News | Jan. 9, 2026 | UndeterminedEconomic Growth

South Korea's economy is projected to improve in 2026, with growth expected to reach 1.8 percent, driven primarily by a boom in the semiconductor sector. However, Korea Investors Service Inc. (KIS) highlighted that economic conditions will remain uneven across industries, with heavy reliance on a few key sectors, particularly semiconductors.

KIS forecasts a slowdown in South Korea's export growth due to the full impact of U.S. import tariffs. Despite this, positive factors such as the semiconductor boom, government monetary easing policies, and a recovery in domestic demand are expected to support the economy.

The semiconductor, defense, and shipbuilding industries are likely to experience favorable prospects in 2026, while sectors such as petrochemicals, construction, retail, steel, duty-free retail, and secondary batteries may encounter challenges. The rating agency also anticipates that the South Korean won will remain weak against the U.S. dollar throughout the year.

Yonhap | English | News | Jan. 9, 2026 | UndeterminedBizdev-Partnering

President Lee Jae Myung called for stronger cooperation between South Korean and Chinese startups to create synergies that drive innovation and new growth. Speaking at the Korea-China Venture Startup Summit in Shanghai on January 7, 2026, Lee emphasized that the traditional model of South Korea providing capital and technology while China supplied land and labor is outdated, as China has now matched or exceeded South Korea in capital and technological capacity.

Lee proposed a "competitive yet cooperative" partnership between the two countries, encouraging competition where necessary and collaboration where beneficial to deepen economic ties. He highlighted that a more connected venture startup ecosystem between South Korea and China could generate significant growth opportunities.

Additionally, Lee pledged to support a business environment that encourages young entrepreneurs to take risks without fear of failure, advocating for government measures to share startup risks and view failure as a stepping stone to success. During his visit, he also attended a business forum in Beijing with top executives from both countries to enhance cooperation in sectors like artificial intelligence and cultural content.