Active and Retired Military Involved in Leak Case; Wellington Koo Pained, Vows to Strengthen Security Education
Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo expressed pain over recent cases of active and retired military personnel leaking secrets to China. He emphasized that 90% of cases are exposed by internal whistleblowers and promised to enhance security education and checks.
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(CNA Reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 15th) The prosecution and sentencing of active and retired military personnel involved in leaking secrets have sparked discussions. Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo stated in an interview today that he feels pained by the minority of officers and soldiers who have violated their duty of loyalty. The Ministry of National Defense will continue to strengthen security, counter-intelligence education, and confidentiality checks, and will continually encourage troops to report any abnormal situations.
A man surnamed Chen was suspected of providing an account to an overseas syndicate for bribery, and the syndicate then recruited cash-strapped active and retired military personnel, demanding they film pro-communist videos and hand over classified information. The Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office indicted 10 people for violating the National Security Act and recommended severe sentences. Additionally, in the case where 6 active and retired military personnel, including Yang Qian-hui, were suspected of being recruited by China to spy on, collect, and deliver military secrets, the Taiwan High Court found the 6 guilty on the 15th.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu hosted a party caucus negotiation today to discuss the 2026 central government general budget proposal and the draft of the special national defense regulations. Wellington Koo, who was invited to attend, accepted a joint media interview before the meeting and gave relevant explanations regarding the aforementioned issues.
Koo explained that he feels pained by the minority of officers and soldiers who have violated their duty of loyalty. Although the infiltration situation is severe, he also noted that nearly 90% of the cases were discovered through reporting by officers and soldiers or self-investigation, and were proactively handed over for prosecution.
Koo stated that counter-intelligence education for officers and soldiers must be continuously strengthened. The security awareness of the troops is gradually increasing, and the Ministry of National Defense has also promulgated relevant implementation regulations to strengthen security checks for different classification levels. Proper damage control measures will also be taken for leaked information.
Koo mentioned that the Ministry of National Defense will continue to strengthen security and counter-intelligence education, continuously enhance confidentiality checks, and consistently encourage officers and soldiers to bravely report any abnormal situations they encounter. (Editor: Zhang Ruo-yao) 1150415
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(CNA Reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 15th) The prosecution and sentencing of active and retired military personnel involved in leaking secrets have sparked discussions. Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo stated in an interview today that he feels pained by the minority of officers and soldiers who have violated their duty of loyalty. The Ministry of National Defense will continue to strengthen security, counter-intelligence education, and confidentiality checks, and will continually encourage troops to report any abnormal situations.
A man surnamed Chen was suspected of providing an account to an overseas syndicate for bribery, and the syndicate then recruited cash-strapped active and retired military personnel, demanding they film pro-communist videos and hand over classified information. The Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office indicted 10 people for violating the National Security Act and recommended severe sentences. Additionally, in the case where 6 active and retired military personnel, including Yang Qian-hui, were suspected of being recruited by China to spy on, collect, and deliver military secrets, the Taiwan High Court found the 6 guilty on the 15th.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu hosted a party caucus negotiation today to discuss the 2026 central government general budget proposal and the draft of the special national defense regulations. Wellington Koo, who was invited to attend, accepted a joint media interview before the meeting and gave relevant explanations regarding the aforementioned issues.
Koo explained that he feels pained by the minority of officers and soldiers who have violated their duty of loyalty. Although the infiltration situation is severe, he also noted that nearly 90% of the cases were discovered through reporting by officers and soldiers or self-investigation, and were proactively handed over for prosecution.
Koo stated that counter-intelligence education for officers and soldiers must be continuously strengthened. The security awareness of the troops is gradually increasing, and the Ministry of National Defense has also promulgated relevant implementation regulations to strengthen security checks for different classification levels. Proper damage control measures will also be taken for leaked information.
Koo mentioned that the Ministry of National Defense will continue to strengthen security and counter-intelligence education, continuously enhance confidentiality checks, and consistently encourage officers and soldiers to bravely report any abnormal situations they encounter. (Editor: Zhang Ruo-yao) 1150415
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