A Chinese national who was arrested for filming the National Intelligence Service building with a drone has been released.


Police Agency building. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

Police Agency building. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

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On the 11th, a police official stated, "There were no indications of espionage," and added, "He was released last night, and additional supplementary investigations are planned."


The man in his 40s, a Chinese citizen, was investigated for two days at the Seocho Police Station in Seoul on charges of violating the Aviation Safety Act and was sent home.


Mr. A reportedly stated, "I am very interested in World Cultural Heritage sites, so I filmed Heoninreung."



The police imposed a travel ban on Mr. A.


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