Twice in Two Days: Chinese Nationals Spotted Near South Korean Military Base
Two Chinese nationals were twice found photographing a South Korean military base but faced no serious consequences. Spotted near Osan Air Base on April 21, they captured images of aircraft and base infrastructure using advanced cameras. The US military reported them, leading to their detention under the Military Facility Protection Act. Despite suspicions, authorities found no evidence of espionage or anti-state activities, resulting in their release. The incident raised concerns, but officials maintained that no security breach had occurred.
Authorities stated that no signs of espionage were found in the images taken by the two individuals, as the photos only depicted fighter jets flying near the base’s outer perimeter—an act not considered an offense under military protection la