Seoul races to contain data leak exposing Lee, his aides and bodyguards

What happened: South Korea is investigating a leak of personal data of President Lee Jae Myung, first lady Kim Hea Kyung, aides, bodyguards and journalists who traveled on the presidential aircraft. Why it matters: The breach exposed identities of presidential security officers normally kept confidential, raising concerns about presidential security. Cheong Wa Dae ordered a sweeping review of protocols for overseas trips and the National Intelligence Service is involved in the investigation.

South Korea is investigating a leak of personal data of President Lee Jae Myung, first lady Kim Hea Kyung, aides, bodyguards and journalists who traveled on the presidential aircraft.

The breach exposed identities of presidential security officers normally kept confidential, raising concerns about presidential security. Cheong Wa Dae ordered a sweeping review of protocols for overseas trips and the National Intelligence Service is involved in the investigation.