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

Timesofindia · DistrictNews · 2026-09-13

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 to strengthen its ability to prevent leaks of strategic technologies.

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