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South Korea launches investigation into leaked presidential passport details
Authorities in Seoul are probing the unauthorized disclosure of passport information belonging to President Lee Jae Myung and 167 others, including senior security and national security officials. The sensitive documents were posted on a restricted-access website in early June.
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South Korean investigators have opened an inquiry into a significant security breach involving the personal passport details of high-ranking government officials and the sitting president.
Among those affected by the leak were President Lee Jae Myung, members of his security detail, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. In total, passport information for 168 individuals was posted on a paid-access website during the first week of June, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The disclosure represents a serious breach of personal security protocols for one of the nation's highest offices. Authorities have not yet publicly identified how the information was obtained or who was responsible for uploading the documents to the subscription-based platform.
The investigation marks the latest in a series of cybersecurity incidents affecting government institutions across South Korea. Officials have indicated that determining the source of the leak and assessing potential security implications remains a priority.
No immediate statement has been issued regarding what measures are being taken to protect those whose information was compromised or prevent similar incidents in the future.