Hey everyone! Have you ever heard about a “watchlist”? Well, recently, South Korea was put on a watchlist by the U.S. Department of Energy. 😲 But don’t worry, officials say it’s not a big deal!
So, what’s going on? The U.S. Department of Energy manages important research labs. Last year, over 2,000 students, researchers, and government officials from South Korea visited these labs. That’s a lot of people! 🇺🇸🇰🇷
But some of these visitors accidentally mishandled sensitive information. “Sensitive information” means data that’s supposed to be kept secret or safe. Think of it like accidentally sharing your friend’s secret without meaning to. 😬
Because of these mistakes, South Korea was added to a watchlist. Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Joseph Yun, explained that this was the reason for the designation. But he also said, “It is not a big deal.” Phew! 😊
Mr. Yun mentioned that since so many South Koreans visit the labs, some mix-ups can happen. He assured everyone that this watchlist status is limited to the Department’s facilities and doesn’t affect the strong friendship between the U.S. and South Korea. Best friends forever! 🤝
The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed the change but didn’t give more details. Even though being on a watchlist sounds serious, both countries are still working closely together.
Isn’t international news interesting? Remember, even grown-ups can make mistakes, and it’s important to learn from them! 🌟
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U.S. official links S. Korea's watchlist status to lab data misstep
cgtn.com
