South Korea says DPRK hackers stole spy plane technical data

South Korean reports allege North Korean hackers and possibly insider-assisted exfiltration of design blueprints and technical/maintenance data for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank and the Baekdu and Geumgang surveillance aircraft from defense contractors and suppliers; the leak may have spread beyond South Korea and could enable enemies to evade surveillance or gain battlefield advantages. Authorities cite DPRK-linked groups (Lazarus, Andariel, Kimsuky), note multiple compromises since late 2022, and political leaders are urging urgent cybersecurity legislation and expanded espionage laws.