2023-06-22 18:00:00
The specific charges have not yet been confirmed “China, anti-espionage law enforced… Be careful taking pictures”
Regarding Son Jun-ho (Sandong Taishan, photo), a national soccer player who is under arrest and investigation by Chinese public security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the 22nd, “We are continuing to request a swift and fair investigation from the Chinese authorities.”
An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with reporters that day and said, “We are repeatedly checking to see if there are any human rights violations (by the Chinese authorities)” when asked regarding the progress of the investigation into Son Jun-ho. However, this official also said, “There is nothing (our government) can get involved in the investigation or trial.” On the 12th of last month, Son Jun-ho was arrested at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on his way back home and was put into criminal detention (temporary arrest) on charges of accepting bribes of non-state officials (non-officials). are receiving It is known that Son Jun-ho is highly likely to be under investigation in relation to a match-fixing case involving former Shandong Taishan coach, but the specific charges have not yet been confirmed.
Unlike Korea, China does not allow lawyers to inform third parties of specific details related to the investigation, so it is known that it is difficult for the government to grasp the progress of the investigation.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding China’s ‘revised anti-espionage law (anti-espionage law)’ that will take effect on the 1st of next month, said on the same day, “Please be aware of this law and avoid difficulties when traveling or staying in China.” According to the revised Counterintelligence Law, it is comprehensively stated that stealing information classified as Chinese national secrets as well as leaking documents and data related to other national security and interests can be regarded as espionage and subject to punishment. Even if Korean tourists take simple photos in China, it can be classified as an act of espionage in some cases. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized, “When traveling to China, you need to be extra careful when taking pictures of military areas or defense industries, or scenes of protests.”
Reporter Son Hyo-joo hjson@donga.com
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