University Staff Sent Private KakaoTalk Messages to Dozens of Female Chinese International Students... Police Investigation Underway

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-gi] A complaint has been filed alleging that a staff member affiliated with Korea University extracted personal information and privately contacted Chinese international students, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the police on the 23rd, the Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul has booked staff member A from Korea University on charges of violating the Personal Information Protection Act and is currently investigating.

According to the police and Korea University, A, who has been working at the Global Service Center of the International Office at Korea University since the 16th of this month, reportedly sent private messages via KakaoTalk to dozens of female Chinese international students.

The students who received the messages reported the matter to the school, and Korea University filed a complaint against A with the police on the 20th. The school reportedly suspended A's authority and notified the cancellation of employment.

The police have recently summoned A and completed the suspect interrogation. A police official stated, "We are investigating the route of the personal information leak."

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