South Korean Supreme Court Intensifies Penalties for Industrial Technology TheftNorth Korean Workers in China Protest Over Delayed Wages

SEOUL – Donga Ilbo reports a landmark decision by the South Korean Supreme Court to increase the severity of punishments for industrial technology theft. This ruling underscores the growing concern over the protection of intellectual property and corporate secrets in the country’s highly competitive technological sector.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, the Supreme Court’s decision is a response to the escalating incidents of industrial espionage and technology theft, which have been undermining the integrity of South Korea’s technological advancements and economic security.

SEOUL – JoongAng Ilbo reports unrest among North Korean workers in China due to delayed wage payments. This incident sheds light on the broader issues faced by North Korean laborers abroad and the economic challenges within North Korea.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, the delayed wages have prompted North Korean workers in China to express their discontent, highlighting the difficulties they face in foreign countries and the economic strains back in their homeland.