In recent years, Beijing’s efforts of technology theft were exposed one after another, primarily through its talent acquisition program called the “Thousand Talents Plan.” Many of those involved in the scheme, Chinese or foreigners, were subjected to legal consequences in the victimized countries.
However, analysts believe South Korea, in particular, has long lacked vigilance in preventing technology theft.
Just as the government announced on June 7 that it would toughen punishment for technology theft, a case was reported that same day.
The Seoul Police Department said they arrested a researcher of Chinese descent on charges of stealing about 10,000 files of advanced medical robot technology while operating in South Korea….