Friday, June 11, 2010

Major National Security Breach In South Korea Revealed

South Korean army troops patrol the eastern coastal areas bordering North Korea at predawn hours in Goseong on June 19, 2009. (Getty Images)

S. Korean General Arrested for Leaking Battle Plans -- Voice of America

South Korea says one of its generals is under arrest. News media report his detention is part of a widening spy investigation that has some officials thinking North Korea may have obtained part of a critical U.S.-South Korean battle plan.

The South Korean Defense Ministry has revealed little about the case, although it confirms a two-star general has been detained for allegedly violating the law protecting military secrets.

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More News On This National Security Breach

South Korean general held for spying -- The Australian
Probe into military spy case widening -- Korea Times
South Korean general accused of leaking war plan -- ABC News (Australia)
S. Korean army general arrested for leaking secrets to DPRK: media -- Xinhuanet
S.Korea general faces arrest for spying: report -- AFP

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