North Korea Hacks South Korean Presidential Aide's Emails

The breach, involving personal emails, occurred ahead of President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the UK, raising security concerns.

North Korea successfully hacked the personal emails of an aide to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a significant breach of security.
The cyberattack targeted the aide's personal email used for official work, leading to the theft of sensitive information including the president's trip schedule.
South Korea's government confirmed the incident but has not disclosed the specific information stolen, emphasizing that the overall security system was not compromised.
The breach was detected before President Yoon's state visit to the UK, and measures were taken to mitigate any potential security risks.
North Korea's sophisticated cyber hacking operations aim to steal money and information, supporting its regime and nuclear weapons program.