Man in his 40s sentenced to 5 years in prison for collecting information under North Korean agent's orders, received over 600 million won

Man in his 40s sentenced to 5 years in prison for collecting information under North Korean agent's orders, received over 600 million won
Yonhap News TV
A man in his 40s has been sentenced to prison for collecting information regarding North Korean defectors and active-duty South Korean military personnel upon receiving instructions from a North Korean agent. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced "A," who was prosecuted on charges including espionage under the National Security Act, to five years in prison and five years of suspension of qualifications. A, who operated a virtual asset investment company, [received instructions via] Telegram in May 2021...