KEPCO KDN Conducts National Drill to Prepare for AI-Driven Cyber and Drone Attacks
2026-08-18 | KOR | hazard | economic, safety
Our take
A South Korean utility ran a four-day drill against AI-driven cyber and drone attacks on the grid. The tabletop exercise has drones on the table now.
The facts
KEPCO KDN, a South Korean energy ICT company, conducted a nationwide emergency drill from August 18-21 to strengthen its response to potential AI-powered cyberattacks and drone terrorism. The exercise simulated scenarios such as AI hacking and drone strikes on critical infrastructure, aiming to enhance cybersecurity and emergency recovery capabilities.