Overview

• Police in South Korea are investigating two Chinese nationals for illegally photographing fighter jets at Osan Air Base on April 21, 2025.
• The suspects reportedly took thousands of photos across multiple military installations and international airports, including U.S. and South Korean bases.
• Authorities are exploring charges under the Protection of Military Bases and Installation Act, with no confirmed evidence of espionage so far.
• One suspect's father has been identified as a Chinese public security officer, intensifying scrutiny of the case.
• This is the second similar incident in two months, following the March arrest of two Chinese teenagers for photographing Suwon Air Base.