{"id":2205909,"date":"2024-07-24T17:27:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T08:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2205909"},"modified":"2024-07-25T16:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T07:20:06","slug":"after-sue-mi-terry-south-korea-debates-need-for-crackdown-on-foreign-influence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/07\/after-sue-mi-terry-south-korea-debates-need-for-crackdown-on-foreign-influence\/","title":{"rendered":"After Sue Mi Terry, South Korea debates need for crackdown on foreign influence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Park Sun-won proposed an amendment to the country\u2019s Criminal Act on Tuesday that would create a South Korean version of the <\/span>U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act<\/span><\/a> (FARA), seeking to crack down on foreign influence in ROK politics.<\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S. FARA requires persons representing foreign interests to register with the U.S. Department of Justice and disclose their activities, and the debate about creating a South Korean equivalent comes on the heels of the high-profile U.S. federal <\/span>indictment<\/span><\/a> of scholar Sue Mi Terry for allegedly failing to disclose her work on behalf of the ROK government.<\/span><\/p>\n

But while Park\u2019s proposal similarly targets foreign influence, the South Korean FARA it seeks to establish appears to have a broader scope than the U.S. version, criminalizing any act of exerting influence on public officials on behalf of foreign countries, according to a draft of the amendment provided by his office.<\/span><\/p>\n

This could strain ties with its neighbors and allies if they perceive the amendment as targeted at them, and it could lead to more political squabbling between the DP and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) over what foreign powers have undue influence in South Korean politics.<\/span><\/p>\n

K-FARA AS A POLITICAL CUDGEL<\/b><\/p>\n

Park\u2019s proposal is not entirely new. Suspicions arose in Dec. 2022 about the presence of <\/span>clandestine Chinese police stations<\/span><\/a> in South Korea that were allegedly aimed at monitoring dissidents living overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s <\/span>Criminal Act<\/span><\/a> outlaws acts of espionage that benefit \u201cenemy states,\u201d but this language refers only to North Korea, highlighting the need to address these legal blind spots.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Sept. 2022 to Feb. 2023, DP and PPP lawmakers <\/span>attempted to amend<\/span><\/a> the law to cover espionage for all foreign countries and organizations, expanding the scope beyond military secrets to include various types of national secrets.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, these efforts faced <\/span>opposition from the judiciary<\/span><\/a>, which cited potential conflicts with existing laws such as the <\/span>Military Secrets Protection Act<\/span><\/a> and concerns about imposing uniform penalties on intelligence agents from allied and enemy countries alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, the Terry scandal has drawn new attention to the issue and intensified political squabbling between the opposition bloc and the PPP as both sides seek to exploit the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

A high-level official from the presidential office <\/span>stated<\/span><\/a> on July 18 that it would consider inspecting and reprimanding former Moon Jae-in administration officials when asked about Terry\u2019s alleged involvement with National Intelligence Service officers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit, Nov. 16, 2023 | Image: ROK Presidential Office<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

In response, opposition lawmakers have accused President Yoon Suk-yeol and the PPP of hypocrisy and mishandling the scandal, claiming that most of Terry\u2019s alleged activities occurred during Yoon’s presidency.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Rebuilding Korea Party lawmaker <\/span>Kim Jun-hyung<\/span><\/a>, 23 of Terry\u2019s 52 alleged meetings with South Korean officials took place during Yoon\u2019s term, compared to 11 during Moon\u2019s presidency and nine during Park Geun-hye\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the rhetoric both sides have employed so far, they will likely attempt to use the proposed South Korean FARA to target each other\u2019s foreign policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, the DP has accused Yoon and the PPP of pursuing policies making South Korea <\/span>subservient to the U.S. and Japan<\/span><\/a>, citing Yoon\u2019s efforts to <\/span>boost trilateral relations<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Yoon has painted the DP as being too deferential to China, pointing to Moon\u2019s <\/span>2017 remarks<\/span><\/a> describing China as a \u201chigh mountain peak\u201d and a \u201cgreat country\u201d while referring to South Korea as a \u201csmall country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Park Sun-won\u2019s own political motives may also be driving the proposal. A former Blue House official during the Roh Moo-hyun administration and a <\/span>close aide to Moon<\/span><\/a>, Park has been a vocal critic of Yoon\u2019s foreign policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

By proposing a South Korean FARA, Park may be seeking to undermine Yoon\u2019s diplomatic initiatives and bolster the DP\u2019s position ahead of the next presidential election in 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

RISKS FOR FOREIGN ACTORS<\/b><\/p>\n

While current South Korean <\/span>laws<\/span><\/a> prohibit<\/span><\/a> certain activities that resemble lobbying, particularly commercial lobbying related to the duties of specific professions, such as public officials, there is no firm definition for professional and career lobbying and lobbyists. Park\u2019s proposal will likely seek to address that issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if enacted, a South Korean FARA may create significant risks for foreign entities operating in the country. The law would likely lead to increased scrutiny of foreign businesses, organizations and individuals engaging with ROK officials, potentially chilling foreign investment and <\/span>business activities<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Foreign companies may face more stringent disclosure requirements and could be subject to criminal penalties if they fail to comply with the law\u2019s provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposed South Korean FARA could also strain the country\u2019s relations with key allies and partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S., which has long <\/span>pushed for greater transparency<\/span><\/a> in foreign lobbying, may welcome the law as a step toward greater accountability. But if Washington perceives the law as targeting U.S. interests or being applied in a discriminatory manner, as Park Sun-won\u2019s <\/span>remarks<\/span><\/a> might indicate, it could create friction in the U.S.-ROK alliance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Relations with Japan, which have <\/span>improved<\/span><\/a> in recent years, could also be affected. If the opposition bloc uses the law to target Japanese businesses or organizations to undermine Yoon\u2019s initiatives, it may escalate tensions between the two countries again.<\/span><\/p>\n

China, one of South Korea\u2019s largest trading partners, may also view the law with suspicion. If Chinese entities are targeted under the law, it may further weaken Seoul and Beijing\u2019s <\/span>efforts to repair ties<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other countries could also respond negatively if they feel their interests are being unfairly targeted under the law. This could lead to diplomatic tensions and possible retaliation, such as reciprocal measures targeting South Korean entities operating in those countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (from left to right), New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles meet during the NATO summit, July 11, 2024 | Image: ROK Presidential Office<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

QUESTIONABLE LEGAL MERITS<\/b><\/p>\n

Moreover, the legal merits and feasibility of Park\u2019s proposal remain questionable. The U.S. enacted FARA in 1938 in response to <\/span>concerns about Nazi propaganda<\/span><\/a> in the country. While it has been amended several times since then, it remains a relatively narrow law that focuses primarily on individuals and organizations engaged in political activities on behalf of foreign governments.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, Park\u2019s proposal appears to be much broader in scope. It would criminalize not only political activities but also any acts of \u201cexerting influence\u201d on public officials on behalf of foreign interests. This vague language encompasses a wide range of activities, from lobbying to business negotiations to academic exchanges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, the U.S. and South Korean legal and political contexts are vastly different. The U.S. has a long history of regulating foreign lobbying and has a well-established legal and regulatory framework for doing so. South Korea, on the other hand, has no such framework and has little experience in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given these challenges, it is unclear whether Park\u2019s proposal will gain traction in the National Assembly. While the DP holds a majority in the legislature, it is not certain that the party will fully embrace the proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The PPP, for its part, will likely oppose the measure, arguing that it is politically motivated and could harm South Korea\u2019s international partnerships and standing. The party may also raise concerns about the potential economic impact of the law on foreign investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately, the proposed law\u2019s fate will likely depend on its resonance with the South Korean public and the degree to which lawmakers prioritize it amid other pressing issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by Alannah Hill. Jeongmin Kim contributed to this analysis.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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