Lapses will raise South Korea security concerns

Significance

Following recent lapses, President Yoon Suk-yeol has reshuffled his top security team. Separately, North Korea has allegedly hacked details of two South Korean spy planes. Lawmakers are proposing a new and independent intelligence agency and introducing bills to allay security concerns.

Impacts

• The alleged leaker’s eventual trial may reveal how much damage the breach has done.
• Sacking someone senior would have sent a stronger signal that Yoon takes security threats seriously.
• The new special adviser post suggests a growing overlap of security and economics, in other words concern with securing supply chains.