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counterintelligence agent by South Korea%E2%80%99s intelligence service&amp;body=https:\/\/asianjournal.com\/entertainment\/hyun-bin-named-honorary-counterintelligence-agent-by-south-koreas-intelligence-service\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"11.9px\" viewbox=\"-1214.1 1563.9 16 11.9\" enable-background=\"new -1214.1 1563.9 16 11.9\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M-1214.1,1565.2v1l8,4l8-4v-1c0-0.7-0.6-1.3-1.3-1.3h-13.4C-1213.5,1563.9-1214.1,1564.4-1214.1,1565.2z M-1214.1,1567.4v7.1c0,0.7,0.6,1.3,1.3,1.3h13.4c0.7,0,1.3-0.6,1.3-1.3v-7.1l-8,4L-1214.1,1567.4z\"\/> <\/svg> <\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"simplesocialtxt\">Email<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<h5>Hyun Bin as an NIS agent in \u201cMade in Korea.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Image from Disney+<\/h5>\n<p>SEOUL \u2014\u00a0South Korea\u2019s primary intelligence agency has named actor\u00a0Hyun Bin\u00a0an honorary counterintelligence agent, a symbolic designation aimed at strengthening public awareness of evolving espionage risks and updated national security laws, according to official statements.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment was confirmed by the\u00a0National Intelligence Service\u00a0(NIS) and the actor\u2019s management,\u00a0VAST Entertainment. Officials clarified that the role carries no operational authority and is part of a broader public outreach effort focused on safeguarding sensitive information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal scope expands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The designation follows a recent revision to espionage-related provisions under South Korea\u2019s criminal law, enacted by the\u00a0National Assembly of South Korea. The update broadens the definition of espionage beyond activities involving an \u201cenemy state\u201d\u2014traditionally referring to North Korea\u2014to include the unauthorized disclosure of state secrets to any foreign country or comparable organization.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities said the change responds to increasing incidents involving the attempted transfer of advanced technologies and defense-related information, including cyber-enabled activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public engagement strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NIS said Hyun Bin will participate in campaigns aimed at reframing counterintelligence as a broader national responsibility, rather than a narrowly defined inter-Korean issue. An agency official described counterintelligence as a \u201ccritical national survival task,\u201d citing the need to protect strategic assets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Screen roles align with message<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hyun Bin\u2019s recent roles mirror the agency\u2019s messaging. In\u00a0The Point Men, he portrayed an NIS operative involved in a hostage mission inspired by the 2007 Afghanistan crisis. He is also reported to appear as an intelligence officer in the series \u201cMade in Korea.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He remains widely known for\u00a0Crash Landing on You, where he starred opposite\u00a0Son Ye-jin, contributing to his international recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Officials did not specify the duration of the honorary designation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source asianjournal.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Hyun Bin as an NIS agent in \u201cMade in Korea.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Image from Disney+ SEOUL \u2014\u00a0South Korea\u2019s primary intelligence agency has named actor\u00a0Hyun Bin\u00a0an honorary counterintelligence agent, a symbolic designation aimed at strengthening public awareness of evolving espionage risks and updated national security laws, according to official statements. 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