Lee, first lady to get new passports after personal data leak
The foreign ministry said Tuesday it is taking steps to reissue passports for all 168 people affected by an online leak of sensitive personal information, including President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung, as police investigate how the data was exposed. “The foreign ministry is swiftly taking measures to ensure the smooth reissuance of passports for all affected individuals,…
President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung are among 168 individuals receiving new passports following a recent online leak of sensitive personal information, according to the South Korean foreign ministry. Police are currently investigating the incident and have initiated a preliminary inquiry into the breach, which compromised the data of not only the presidential couple but also Cabinet members, senior officials from Cheong Wa Dae, security personnel and journalists accompanying the presidential delegation.
The leak exposed passenger information and confidential details pertaining to the presidential aircraft, prompting the Ministry to promptly request a thorough investigation from relevant authorities. The ministry spokesperson confirmed the swift actions taken to rectify the situation, stating that all affected individuals, including the president and first lady, will undergo the reissuance process without delay.
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