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North Korea May Have Stolen U.S.-South Korean War Plans

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Including details about how to decapitate Kim Jong Un and other senior leaders.

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North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing military secrets, including U.S.-South Korean plans detailing how to decapitate North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and other senior leaders, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Rhee Cheol-hee, a member of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, told local media that the plans were allegedly stolen during an attack on Seoul's defense data system last year. Rhee, who said he was briefed by the defense ministry, said the hackers stole 235 gigabytes of data, including classified wartime operational plans and information regarding military facilities and power plants.

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