Korea IT Project Management

Your Korea IT partner
on the ground.

Managing IT infrastructure in Korea from abroad is harder than it looks. Different vendors, different regulations, different language — and no one on your team who knows the terrain. Emet IT is your Korea IT Project Manager: one point of contact for everything from network buildout to security compliance.

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One contact. Everything IT in Korea. Most foreign companies with Korean subsidiaries manage 4~6 separate Korean vendors with no coordination. Emet IT consolidates that into a single monthly contract — infrastructure, security, compliance, and software, all managed and documented by one team.

The Problem

What every foreign company
struggles with in Korea

Korean IT infrastructure has its own vendors, regulations, and language. Managing it from abroad — or through a local team with no IT background — creates gaps that cost time and money.

ITVendor Chaos

ISP, LAN contractor, software vendor, security firm — all managed separately, all communicating in Korean. No one is coordinating the full picture, and issues fall through the cracks.

PIPALegal Exposure

Korea's data protection law applies to any company processing Korean personal data — globally. In January 2025, a major international technology company's distribution entity was fined ₩2.4B by Korea's PIPC for a data transfer compliance issue. Since the 2023 amendment, fines are based on the entity's total revenue — not just Korea-related revenue. From September 2026, repeat or serious violations can reach up to 10% of total revenue.

APTSecurity Blind Spot

North Korean state-sponsored groups specifically target foreign companies with Korean subsidiaries. Generic global security tools aren't calibrated for their tactics. Korea-based expertise is the only effective countermeasure.

Who We Help

Foreign companies operating
in Korea — at any stage

Whether you're setting up a new Korea office or managing an established subsidiary, Emet IT handles the full IT lifecycle so your team doesn't have to.

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Manufacturing & JV

Setting up factory IT, connecting to HQ systems, managing LAN buildout vendors — coordinated and supervised by Emet.

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Korean Subsidiary Operators

Companies with established Korean offices needing a single IT point of contact for day-to-day issues, vendor management, and compliance.

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Healthcare & Medical Tourism

Clinics and hospitals treating Korean patients — network infrastructure, patient data compliance (PIPA), and secure connectivity all managed.

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Finance & Fintech

Platforms with Korean users requiring PIPA compliance, North Korean APT defense, and Korean banking system connectivity.

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Distribution & F&B

Korean operations for foreign retail or food brands — POS systems, ERP integration, staff IT setup, and ongoing support.

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New Korea Market Entrants

Companies setting up their first Korea office who need end-to-end IT setup: ISP selection, network buildout coordination, software procurement, and security baseline.

Our Services

Everything IT.
One partner.

From network infrastructure to security compliance — Emet IT manages Korea's entire IT landscape on your behalf. We coordinate certified Korean vendors, supervise execution, and keep your HQ team informed at every step.

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Infrastructure

Network Buildout Coordination & Supervision

Planning a new office, factory floor, or branch? We source and vet licensed Korean LAN contractors, coordinate the project from design through sign-off, and supervise execution — so you're not navigating Korean construction regulations or managing vendors in a language your team doesn't speak.

  • Licensed LAN contractor sourcing & vetting
  • Network design review & AP placement planning
  • Project coordination & on-site supervision
  • ISP selection & contract negotiation (KT, SKB, LG)
  • Post-buildout testing & handover documentation
  • Ongoing network management & troubleshooting
Project-based · Ongoing management from $300/mo
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Security & Compliance

Korea Security Management & PIPA Compliance

24/7 managed security monitoring through domestic and international partners, configured specifically for Korea's threat landscape — including North Korean APT group TTPs that generic global tools miss. PIPA compliance management ensures your Korean data handling meets regulatory requirements before enforcement finds you first.

  • 24/7 managed detection & response (MDR)
  • NK APT-informed threat detection (Lazarus, Kimsuky)
  • PIPA compliance gap analysis & remediation
  • Korean PII detection & classification
  • Encrypted VPN — Korea HQ to overseas offices
  • Incident response & English-language reporting
From $600/mo · Scales with environment size
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Software & ERP

Software Procurement & ERP Implementation PM

Selecting and implementing software in Korea requires knowledge of the local vendor landscape, Korean-language contracts, and integration with Korea-specific systems (tax, HR, banking). We manage the entire process — from vendor shortlisting through go-live — so your HQ team doesn't need to get involved in the details.

  • Korean ERP vendor evaluation & recommendation
  • Implementation project management
  • HQ system integration planning
  • Korean accounting & tax software setup
  • Software license procurement & contract review
  • Staff training coordination
Project-based · Advisory contract from $500/mo
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vCISO · Monthly Contract

Korea IT Project Manager

A contracted Korea IT PM covers everything that comes up — vendor issues, new equipment, security incidents, compliance questions, software problems. One monthly fee. One point of contact. No more routing Korean IT issues through HQ teams that don't know the local environment.

  • Single point of contact for all Korea IT matters
  • Vendor relationship management on your behalf
  • Monthly IT status report in English
  • Security posture & compliance oversight
  • New project scoping & vendor procurement
  • Priority response for urgent issues
From $1,000/mo · Scope-based pricing
Why Emet

The gap no global vendor
and no local firm fills

All communication in writing — always documented

Every instruction, update, and decision is communicated in writing — to Korean vendors in Korean, to your HQ team in English. No verbal miscommunication, no he-said-she-said. You always have a clear paper trail of what was agreed and what was done.

Domestic & international partner network

We work with trusted domestic and international security and infrastructure partners — meaning every configuration is optimized for your specific environment, not off-the-shelf. You get the right vendor for the job, every time.

PIPA expertise is our core, not a module

Korea's data protection law follows Korean personal data anywhere in the world. We understand it deeply — and we built compliance management into every engagement, not as an add-on.

One monthly contract. Everything managed.

Instead of managing 4~6 Korean vendors separately, you have one monthly contract with Emet IT. We coordinate, supervise, and keep your HQ team updated through written reports — so your team focuses on the business, not the infrastructure.

"Global security vendors know threat actors generically. Korean security professionals know North Korean cyber operations personally. That is not a small distinction when the attacker is state-sponsored and patient."
— Emet IT Advisory Position
COVERAGE AT A GLANCE
PIPA Compliance ✓ Full
NK APT Detection ✓ Specialized
Korean PII Scanning ✓ Proprietary
Korea Connectivity ✓ Managed
24/7 MDR ✓ 24/7 Active
How It Works

From exposure to coverage
in four steps

No lengthy procurement. No surprise scope expansions. A defined path from your first conversation to active protection.

STEP 01

Free Risk Assessment

30-minute call to map your Korean data exposure, connectivity requirements, and threat surface. No obligation. We tell you what's at risk before you spend anything.

STEP 02

Tailored Proposal

A flat-fee engagement proposal covering exactly the services you need — nothing more. Pricing is clear before any contract is signed.

STEP 03

Deployment

Remote-first implementation. PII scanning, MDR onboarding, and VPN configuration handled with minimal disruption to your operations.

STEP 04

Ongoing Advisory

Monthly reporting, quarterly PIPA compliance reviews, and a direct line to your assigned IT consultant. You always know your posture.

Get Started

Ready to stop managing
Korea IT the hard way?

Tell us what you're dealing with. We'll map out what needs to happen and give you an honest assessment — at no cost.

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