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South Korea rushes to reissue passports to President Lee, wife after data leak

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The Korea Times. (2026, November 3). South Korea rushes to reissue passports to President Lee, wife after data leak. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3373065/south-korea-rushes-reissue-passports-president-lee-wife-after-data-leak

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South Korea is quickly issuing new passports to President Lee and his wife following a data breach that exposed personal information of high-ranking officials including ministers and security personnel. The foreign ministry spokesman Park Doo-soon confirmed the swift action to minimize disruption for those affected, while police have initiated an investigation into the extent and cause of the leak.
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South Korea is urgently reissuing passports for President Lee and his wife after a data breach exposed their personal information along with that of ministers and other high-ranking officials. The foreign ministry spokesman Park Doo-soon stated during a briefing that swift measures are being taken to ensure all affected individuals, including the president and first lady, receive new passports. Police have launched a preliminary investigation into the leak, which compromised data belonging to the presidential couple, cabinet members, senior officials from the presidential office and the foreign ministry, security personnel, and reporters traveling with the delegation.

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South Korea rushes to reissue passports to President Lee, wife after data leak Police also launched an investigation into the breach that also exposed personal information of ministers and senior officials “The foreign ministry is swiftly taking measures to ensure the smooth reissuance of passports for all affected individuals, including the president and first lady,” ministry spokesman Park Doo-soon said during a briefing.
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South Korea rushes to reissue passports to President Lee, wife after data leak · assertive framing

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South Korea rushes to reissue passports to President Lee, wife after data leak Police also launched an investigation into the breach that also exposed personal information of ministers and senior officials “The foreign ministry is swiftly taking measures to ensure the smooth reissuance of passports for all affected individuals, including the president and first lady,” ministry spokesman Park Doo-soon said during a briefing. asserted
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Police have opened a preliminary investigation into the leak, which involved personal information belonging to the presidential couple, cabinet members, senior officials from the presidential office and the foreign ministry, security personnel and reporters travelling with the presidential delegation. asserted
which → open → delegation
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