[Click e-Stock] "Satrec Initiative Faces Growing Uncertainty Over Technology Leakage Issue"

On November 26, LS Securities analyzed that uncertainties surrounding Satrec Initiative are likely to increase due to issues related to the leakage of national core technologies.

The previous day, an economic media outlet reported that Satrec Initiative and its board chairman had been referred to prosecutors on charges of transferring national core technologies to countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without government approval.

Choi Junghwan, a researcher at LS Securities, explained, "According to the Act on the Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy can designate certain technologies as national core technologies. If a company intends to export such technologies developed with government R&D funding, prior approval from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy is required. Furthermore, under the Defense Industry Technology Protection Act, if the technology falls under the category of defense industry technology, approval from the Commissioner of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration is necessary for export."

He added, "There are a variety of possible scenarios, leading to increased uncertainty," and emphasized, "Since no conclusion has been reached yet, we need to closely monitor the situation."

Choi predicted that this leakage incident could result in ▲fines ▲export controls ▲restrictions on bidding for government projects, among other penalties.

He stated, "Both individuals and corporations can be penalized, and under the Act on the Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology, fines of up to 6.5 billion won (approximately 6.5 billion won) can be imposed." He continued, "Export controls may be applied to satellite systems based on technology transfer. However, considering the expanding cooperative relationship with the UAE and the growth potential of the defense and space industries, we do not expect these measures to be extended across the entire industry." He also analyzed, "Additionally, there will be a negative impact on domestic sales, including military-related projects."

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