The Straits Times reported that South Korean broadcaster KBS revealed on Monday (2 Nov) a file posted in June on a paid website that contained passport details of President Lee Jae Myung and several of his staff. The leak was discovered online, raising concerns about the security of official personal data. The breach highlights potential weaknesses in how sensitive documents are stored and shared; authorities have not yet disclosed the full scope or any suspected culprits. An investigation is reportedly underway to trace the origin of the leaked file. The incident adds to a growing list of data‑security worries for high‑profile officials in the region and has sparked calls for tighter controls on personal identification information.
Source: The Straits Times.
