
South Korea Espionage Law Expands to Protect Chip Technology
South Korea has expanded its espionage law beyond acts benefiting North Korea. Here is what changed and why chip technology is central to the debate.
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South Korea has expanded its espionage law beyond acts benefiting North Korea. Here is what changed and why chip technology is central to the debate.



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