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South Korean President's Staff Targeted in North Korean Cyberattack

FILE - In this photo provided on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 by the South Korea Presidential Office, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a pre-recorded interview with KBS television at the

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office has reported a cyberattack originating from North Korea, targeting the personal emails of one of his staff members. The breach occurred just before Yoon's trip to Europe in November.

According to Yoon's office, the cyberattack impacted the personal email account of an unidentified employee who violated security protocols by using commercial email services for official duties. The specific nature of the stolen information has not been disclosed. However, it has been emphasized that the overall security system of the presidential office remained unaffected.

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