Broadcaster KBS discovered that a confidential passenger manifest compromising 168 individuals, including President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, had been published on the internet in early June. The exposure occurred shortly before the president departed for a diplomatic tour covering Belgium, Italy, and the Group of Seven summit in France. It is still unknown who posted the sensitive travel records or if any external parties downloaded the file. After being alerted to the security breach by KBS, the Blue House announced it is assessing the matter to execute immediate actions.
Key points
The breach compromised the personal information of top officials including National Secur…: The breach compromised the personal information of top officials including National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac.
Investigators have not yet determined who uploaded the sensitive travel file or if it was…: Investigators have not yet determined who uploaded the sensitive travel file or if it was downloaded.
South Korea's presidential office confirmed it is reviewing the leak and plans to take pr…: South Korea's presidential office confirmed it is reviewing the leak and plans to take prompt action.
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SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's passport details and those of some of his staff were leaked online in a file posted in June on a paid website, the South Korean broadcaster KBS reported on Monday (Nov 2).
The passport information of 168 people including Lee, his security officers and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac was posted on the website in early June, the report said.
KBS said it had informed the presidential Blue House after becoming aware of the leak. The office said it was looking into the matter and intended to take immediate action, according to the report.
The file was posted under the name "passenger list" days before Lee's trip to Europe earlier this year, it added.
Lee travelled to Belgium and Italy in June, and also to France for a Group of Seven leaders' summit.
It was unclear how the confidential file was uploaded or who downloaded it, the report said.
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