The mastermind behind the hacking incident that even targeted Jungkook was eventually sentenced to 20 years in prison.

It is reported that the ringleader of a hacking organization that illegally stole personal information of wealthy Koreans, including BTS's Jungkook, and stole a large amount of assets, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the first trial.

It is reported that the individual committed the crime by forming a hacking criminal organization overseas, illegally collecting personal information, and siphoning off money from financial accounts and virtual asset accounts by opening budget mobile phone accounts in the victims' names.

It is truly shocking to hear that the total scale of damage amounts to a whopping 38 billion won, and that not only company chairmen, CEOs, and executives, but also celebrities and influencers were targeted.

In particular, in Jungkook's case, HYIVE shares worth approximately 8.4 billion won were nearly stolen, but it is said that the agency quickly recognized the damage and took measures such as suspending payments, so it did not result in actual loss.

The court also pointed out that the victims lost their assets defenselessly despite having done nothing wrong, and reportedly determined that it is a serious crime capable of shaking not only individual property but also the foundation of the financial system.

It is a truly frightening incident where crimes targeting valuable assets through hacking or identity theft are made.