Question: Which of the following is the first Asian country to join the NATO cyber defense group?
A Japan
B South Korea
C India
D Singapore
Answer: South Korea
| Name of Asian country | Description |
| South Korea
|
· South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) became the first Asian country to join NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) based in Tallinn, Estonia. This historic development was reported by Yonhap News.
· With South Korea’s admission, the group’s membership has now grown to 32, which includes 27 NATO members. · The NIS will represent South Korea in the center’s training and research activities, enhancing the country’s cyber response capabilities. · The CCDCOE was established by NATO in 2008 in response to a cyberattack on Estonia. · South Korea’s participation signifies its commitment to cyber security and collaboration with NATO in addressing cyber threats, particularly from China and North Korea. |