Emergency meeting at ministerial level in the country! Passport information of 168 people was leaked

According to Yonhap's news, the effects of the data leak involving government personnel in South Korea continue. In this context, it was stated that an urgent meeting was held under the leadership of Lim Kwang-hyun, one of the officials of the Presidential Office, and the issue was discussed.

Describing the leak as a "serious incident that cannot be ignored", Lim emphasized that the full extent of the data breach and its possible harm should be investigated.

NEW PASSPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED

In the statement made by the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was announced that the investigation into the issue was continuing and that the leaked information was removed from the website.

The statement also noted that necessary arrangements have been made to issue new passports to all people affected by the data leak.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It was reported that the list containing the information of the people on the official plane of South Korean President Lee during his visit to Europe in June was published on a paid website.

It was stated that the list included personal information about the Korean and English names and surnames of 168 people, including Lee and his wife, as well as the head of state, foreign ministry personnel and journalists, the institutions they are affiliated with and their positions, dates of birth, passport numbers and validity periods of passports.