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S Korea’s revised espionage law: How it affects countries beyond North Korea

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S Korea's revised espionage law: How it affects countries beyond North Korea

South Korea’s expanded espionage law now covers all foreign countries, not just North Korea. This revised Criminal Act carries a minimum three-year prison sentence for espionage offenses. The amendment addresses concerns about technology and industrial espionage involving non-North Korean actors. High-profile technology leak cases, including those involving Chinese firms, preceded this change. South Korea aims … Read more

Malden WA Wells Road Fire: Map and evacuation updates as blaze affects Spokane and Whitman counties

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The Wells Road Fire has grown to about 200 acres near Malden, prompting evacuations. (Unsplash/ representative image)

Update (8:22pm EDT): A Level 3 evacuation order, meaning “Go Now” has been issued for all of Malden, according to a Wireless Emergency Alert from Whitman County Emergency Management, shared via PBS Warn. A Level 2 “Be Ready” evacuation has also been issued for Rosalia. The Wells Road Fire has grown to about 200 acres … Read more