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Attempted Leak of HBM AI-Chip Technology Thwarted at Airport

Major Domestic Semiconductor Supplier

A former employee was arrested while attempting to flee with confidential HBM packaging tech.

In May 2025, South Korean police arrested a former employee of a key semiconductor supplier at Incheon International Airport. The individual was carrying encrypted files containing proprietary High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) packaging technology intended for a competitor in China. HBM is a critical component for AI processors, and the leak was categorized as a threat to national core technology.

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Last updated: March 7, 2026