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South Korean president’s passport details among data leaked online
A file containing President Lee Jae Myung’s personal data and that of 167 others was posted online in June.
The people listed included presidential staff, security officers, officials and reporters connected to Lee’s European trip.
The file reportedly included names, birth dates, passport numbers and passport expiry dates.
It was posted on a website under a title identifying passengers on the presidential plane, and one account says it remained exposed for about five months.
South Korea’s presidential office has launched an investigation into how the information was leaked, how widely it was exposed and whether anyone was harmed.
The foreign ministry and other agencies are also expected to take further steps.
Officials have called for a review of travel security procedures and measures to prevent another leak.
Personal information belonging to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and 167 others was posted online in a file, according to reports by KBS.
The file reportedly included passport numbers and other personal details of people connected to Lee’s June trip to Europe.
The presidential office said it had taken measures in response, and the foreign ministry said it was investigating the leak.
On Nov. 3, the presidential office held an emergency meeting to examine how the information was exposed and whether anyone was harmed.
- Who
- President Lee Jae Myung and 167 others, including staff, security officers and reporters.
- What
- Their personal information, including passport details, was posted in an online file.
- When
- The file was posted on June 2, 2026, according to Yonhap and Donga Ilbo. Reports about the leak appeared on Nov. 2.
- Where
- On a website; Donga Ilbo described it as a paid website.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A file containing personal information about 168 people was posted on a website, according to Yonhap and Donga Ilbo.
KBS reports that the passport details of Lee and some staff were leaked online.
The presidential office holds an emergency meeting to investigate the leak and clarify agencies’ responsibility.
- People affected
- 168
- File posted
- June 2, 2026
- President
- Lee Jae Myung
- Trip destinations
- Belgium, Italy and France
- Details reported
- Names, affiliations, positions, dates of birth, passport numbers and expiration dates
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What people are saying
We were aware of the contents of the report in advance and took measures in response
We are taking the issue very seriously and are conducting an in-depth investigation from various angles, including into the circumstances surrounding the leak
The leak of personal information of the presidential overseas trip delegation is a serious matter that cannot be taken lightly
The circumstances of the leak, the scope of the exposed information and whether actual harm occurred must be thoroughly investigated, and the responsible agencies’ management accountability must be clearly established