[The Chosun Ilbo, September 5 2008] Man Held Over Data Leak of 5.9 Million Subscribers

Police are investigating the suspected leak of the personal information of 5.9 million Internet users registered with high-speed Internet providers KT, Hanaro Telecom, LG Powercomm and Onse Telecom. The leaked information was reportedly used for sales purpose of one telecom company.