South Korean Fighter Aircraft Secrets Allegedly Leaked by Indonesian Employees: Calls to Strengthen Military Information Protection Laws

SEOUL, South Korea – Indonesian employees at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) are being investigated for their alleged involvement in attempting to leak classified information about South Korean fighter aircraft. The incident has sparked calls for stricter laws regarding the disclosure of confidential military data, currently pending approval at the National Assembly. KAI, the developer behind the KF-21 fighters, identified the employees’ attempt to retrieve removable drives containing sensitive data last month. The Defense Counterintelligence Command, National Intelligence Service, and Defense Acquisition Program Administration are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the suspected theft. Representative Hong … Read more