Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
Wonju council members demand apology and compensation over data leak
People Power Party council members in Wonju are calling for an apology and compensation over a personal data leak linked to a local planning change.
They say the number of exposed records has risen from 1,014 to 1,957.
The council members want a full investigation into how the leak happened and who was responsible, along with notice to each affected person.
They say residents are worried the exposed information could be misused and want compensation for distress and possible further harm.
Three officials previously removed from their posts have returned to work after being transferred to other departments, even though audits and an investigation by the Personal Information Protection Commission are not finished.
The council members want the reasons for those personnel decisions made public and those responsible held accountable after the investigations.
Wonju council members from the People Power Party called on Mayor Gu Ja-yeol to apologize and compensate residents over a personal data leak.
They said the reported number of leaked records had risen from 1,014 to 1,957.
They called for a full investigation into the leak and responsibility, notification to affected people, and publication of the findings.
They also sought compensation for residents’ mental distress and concerns about further harm.
The members questioned the return to work of three officials who had been relieved of their duties while investigations remain ongoing.
- Who
- Wonju City Council members from the People Power Party.
- What
- They demanded an apology and compensation over a personal data leak, and called for investigations and accountability.
- When
- They issued a statement on Nov. 5, 2026.
- Where
- Wonju, South Korea; the leak occurred during a change to the Dangu district unit plan.
- Why
- They said the leak had grown to 1,957 records and residents faced distress and concerns about possible further harm.
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Three officials who had been relieved of their duties over the leak were transferred to other departments and returned to work.
People Power Party council members issued a statement demanding an apology, compensation and a thorough investigation.
- Reported leaked records
- 1,957, up from 1,014
- Officials returned to work
- 3
- Transfer date
- Oct. 29
- Statement date
- Nov. 5, 2026
- Location
- Wonju, South Korea
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What people are saying
transparently disclose the circumstances of the personal data leak and responsibility, and prepare practical compensation measures for affected citizens