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Aug 11, 2026

Two former Chinese military personnel arrested in South Korea for espionage

South Korean authorities arrested two former Chinese military servicemembers on espionage charges, including allegations of intercepting communications between fighter jets and ground control. The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns on the Korean peninsula.

Aug 11, 2026·3 sources

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▪South Korean police suspect that a Chinese national in his 40s and a South Korean woman working at the U.S. command had a romantic relationship, and that he gave her money for information.
▪A Chinese national in his 40s is accused of illegally collecting information, including details on U.S.-South Korean military drills and weapon movements, from the U.S. military headquarters near Seoul.
▪South Korean police arrested two former Chinese military servicemembers on Monday, August 10, 2026, on espionage charges.

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