South Koreans charged with leaking submarine secrets to Taiwan:
Support and transfer of military technology stir anxiety in Seoul about retaliation from Beijing
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Key FactsSouth Korean Nationals Accused of Leaking Submarine Secrets to Taiwan
Jan 5, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Taiwan is working to enhance its underwater capabilities to resist pressure from China.
- Two South Korean individuals, accused of industrial espionage, are affiliated with the marine consultancy firm SI Innotec.
- They are alleged to have obtained blueprints for Daewoo’s DSME1400 submarine and transferred them to CSBC.
- At least three South Korean entities have been accused of industrial espionage related to the Taiwanese submarine program in the past two years.
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