2 ex-Chinese military personnel arrested in South Korea for alleged espionage
Summary
South Korean police arrested two former Chinese military members for alleged spying. One intercepted communications at a joint South Korean-U.S. air base, and the other gathered information on U.S. military activities near Seoul.Key Facts
- Two ex-Chinese military personnel were arrested in South Korea on spying charges.
- One suspect, in his 60s, used a device to intercept fighter jet communications at a joint air base.
- This air base is used by both South Korean and U.S. air forces.
- The man claimed listening to these communications was a hobby.
- The other suspect, in his 40s, collected information on U.S.-South Korean military drills and weapon movements.
- He allegedly paid a South Korean woman working at the U.S. command for some information.
- Both suspects were charged with breaking South Korean laws related to aiding enemies and protecting military secrets.
- The arrests happened just before large military exercises between South Korea and the U.S.
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