{
  "id": 17818506,
  "title": "Personal information of Lee, presidential staff leaked: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/personal-information-of-lee-presidential-staff-leaked-report-17818506",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261103/personal-information-of-lee-presidential-staff-leaked-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Personal data belonging to President Lee Jae Myung and his staff has been leaked, according to a local broadcaster on Monday. KBS reported that the confidential information of 168 individuals, including the president, personnel from the Blue House and the foreign ministry, as well as journalists covering the presidential office, was posted on a website. The file, titled \"List of passengers (Republic of Korea-Belgium),\" appeared to be related to passengers who traveled on the presidential plane during Lee's visit to Belgium, Italy, and France in June. KBS stated that the file was available for download and had been posted on June 2, prior to Lee's trip.\n\nThe presidential office confirmed that they were aware of the contents of the report beforehand and had taken appropriate measures in response. They emphasized that other organizations, such as the foreign ministry, would also be taking necessary actions. The leaked information comprised Korean and English names, affiliations, positions, dates of birth, passport numbers, and expiration dates.",
  "summary": "Personal information of President Lee Jae Myung and presidential staff has been leaked, a local broadcaster reported Monday, with the presidential office saying it had already taken measures in response. According to KBS, the personal information of 168 people, including Lee, staff from Cheong Wa Dae and the foreign ministry, along with reporters covering the presidential office, was posted on a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Personal data of President Lee Jae Myung and 167 others leaked",
    "Information included passport numbers and dates of birth",
    "Presidential office aware and took measures in response"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Personal information of Lee, presidential staff leaked: report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/personal-information-of-lee-presidential-staff-leaked-report",
        "published": "2026-11-02T13:50:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}