South Korea was hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on November 6th, affecting several government agencies, including the Ministry of Environment. The assault, which lasted for several hours, caused widespread disruption to the internet services of the targeted institutions. The National Information Resources Agency, which is responsible for managing the country's cybersecurity, confirmed that the environmental ministry's website was among those affected by the DDoS attack. The severity of the incident was not immediately clear, but it is believed to be one of the largest DDoS attacks to hit South Korea in recent years. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities working to identify the source of the attack and those responsible. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of South Korea's digital infrastructure and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.