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

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

Chinese intelligence agents: Five Eyes alliance warns Chinese spies posing as recruiters target Western officials

Chinese intelligence agents: Five Eyes alliance warns Chinese spies posing as recruiters target Western officials

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that Chinese intelligence agents are posing as recruiters on professional networks and employment platforms to trick government employees, military personnel and other individuals with access to sensitive information into revealing confidential details.In a joint security bulletin issued by the intelligence agencies of the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, … Read more