South Korea Charges 4 Nationals for Allegedly Leaking Cutting-Edge Technology to Chinese Company

South Korea Charges 4 Nationals for Allegedly Leaking Cutting-Edge Technology to Chinese Company
Workers work at South Korean chip giant SK HYNIX's plant in Icheon, South Korea on Aug. 25, 2015. Kim Min-Hee-Pool/Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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Four South Koreans were charged on Dec. 22 for allegedly leaking cutting-edge semiconductor technologies to a Chinese company.

According to JoongAng Ilbo newspaper, an unnamed South Korean company—coined ‘company A’— illegally obtained the sensitive technology from another South Korean company—‘company B’—and then sold it on to a newly-established semiconductor company in China.
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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