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North Korean-linked Hackers Breach Korean Diplomatic Server, 6,000 Records

7/21/2026

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Hackers controlled a Korea National Diplomatic Academy server from April-May 2025 until February 2026 via a zero-day flaw.
The Foreign Ministry said data of about 6,000 diplomats may have been compromised.
Spokesperson Park Il said authorities have not confirmed misuse of the leaked data and lack evidence on the attackers’ identity.
Intelligence agencies are probing a North Korean-linked group while the ministry cooperates to assess the breach’s scope and strengthen cybersecurity.

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Hackers controlled a Korea National Diplomatic Academy server from April-May 2025 until February 2026 via a zero-day flaw.
The Foreign Ministry said data of about 6,000 diplomats may have been compromised.
Spokesperson Park Il said authorities have not confirmed misuse of the leaked data and lack evidence on the attackers’ identity.
Intelligence agencies are probing a North Korean-linked group while the ministry cooperates to assess the breach’s scope and strengthen cybersecurity.