South Korea’s presidential office led a joint government task force meeting on technology leaks on Wednesday. The session focused on fast-tracking investigations into technology leak cases of national importance. A joint government investigation team will streamline efforts to counter the rising threat of industrial espionage. The task force also discussed new initiatives within the Disruptive Technology Protection Network, a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan established to share intelligence and coordinate responses to technology theft risks.

Other agenda items addressed enhanced security measures for South Korean companies collaborating internationally on research and development and the implementation of new cloud usage guidelines for institutions handling sensitive technology.