The South Korean government is set to amend its espionage laws, previously focused on activities aiding North Korea, to encompass actions supporting other foreign powers.
A recent investigation by a popular media program has revisited U.S. surveillance on South Korea, and sparked significant public concern about U.S. intentions, challenging Yoon Administration efforts to strengthen the relationship.
The proposal for a South Korean version of the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) has sparked significant debate. The legislative move aims to monitor foreign influence by requiring registration of entities acting on behalf of foreign principals, similar to U.S. practices.
In South Korea, academics are recruited into government service for both their knowledge, and as could be expected, their connections and influence.
Most don’t know they’re engaged in espionage until it’s too late and the better the recruitment process, the less likely that the agent is even aware they are being recruited.
Espionage, often depicted as a world of intrigue and danger, is actually boring and emotionally draining. It’s about waiting and human weakness.
