Gyeongnam Police Agency Conducts Search and Seizure of Two Indonesian Researchers in 'KF-21 Confidential Leak' Case

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency has launched a forced investigation into Indonesian researchers caught attempting to leak technology related to the Korean fighter jet KF-21.

The Security Investigation Division of the Provincial Police Agency announced on the 15th that they are conducting a search and seizure of two Indonesian researchers dispatched by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), including Mr. A, who is suspected of violating the Defense Acquisition Program Act.

Korean fighter jet KF-21.

According to the investigation division, the search and seizure began at 9 a.m. today, targeting the offices and residences of the two researchers, including Mr. A.

They are suspected of attempting to smuggle out materials related to the KF-21 development process onto portable storage devices (USBs) on January 17, while working on dispatch at Korea Aerospace Industries for the joint development of the KF-21.

The police plan to continue the investigation by analyzing data using digital forensic techniques on computers, storage devices, and mobile phones used by the two individuals.