That's what it takes?

Becoming an IT powerhouse does not come on the cheap.

Though Korea is one of the most wired countries in the world, it is having a hard time to close up a hole in the levee of personal information.

Recently a lawmaker Ryu Keun-chan revealed that not only ordinary citizens, but also President Roh Moo-hyun and Prime Minister Han Myung-sook's personal IDs were leaked, which means you can buy their IDs on the net. It is reported that President Roh subscribed to 20 sites while the prime minister's name was registered in 12 web-sites, without their knowledge.

Who knows, you may encounter the president when you play on-line game 'Lineage.'