ERSONAL DATA LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE SOUTH KOREAN STATE

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation after the personal data of 168 people, including President Lee Jae-myung, his wife, and several high-ranking government officials, was leaked online. The exposed information included dates of birth and passport numbers. The file reportedly remained accessible for nearly five months on an online platform. Police have now initiated a formal investigation to determine the source of the leak and identify those responsible. The government also plans to strengthen data security and renew the passports of the affected individuals.