A sign for Upbit, the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange operated by Dunamu, is seen in front of its headquarters in Seoul in this file photo. Yonhap

Dunamu, the operator of the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, was awarded by the Ministry of Science and ICT for its efforts to enhance internal and external trust through active disclosure of information security.

According to Dunamu on Thursday, it won the award for its contribution to the information security industry at the "Night of Information Security Professionals" event hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT on Tuesday.

The award is given to domestic organizations and individuals who have contributed to the development of the information security industry. Dunamu won the award as it was selected as an outstanding institution in information security disclosure in 2024.

Under the information security disclosure system, businesses engage in voluntary and mandatory disclosure of their information security status, including investments in information security, personnel and certifications, to promote the safe use of the internet and to encourage investment in information security. Dunamu has been disclosing its information security status since 2022.

"We will continue to make our best efforts in information security activities to provide users with safe services,” Jung Jae-yong, Dunamu's chief information security officer, said.

Dunamu stressed it has been continuing to invest in strengthening information security, including obtaining international standard certifications.