In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, a set of bills aimed at addressing foreign espionage has been introduced in the National Assembly following recent allegations of identity leaks of covert military agents. The proposed legislation seeks to broaden the scope of punishable foreign espionage, with lawmakers from both ruling and main opposition parties backing the initiative. Currently, the laws only target espionage by "enemy countries," specifically North Korea, leaving individuals or groups working for other countries, such as China, exempt from punishment for spying on South Korea. The push for expanded legislation comes in response to allegations that a Defense Intelligence Command official leaked military secrets to Chinese hackers linked to North Korea, including classified information about South Korean agents. The bills align with calls for similar legislative efforts from Cho Tae-yong, the director of South Korea's National Intelligence Service, who advocated for a "South Korean version of the US' Foreign Agents Registration Act" to enhance transparency regarding foreign agents in the country. Both ruling and opposition parties have expressed support for the anti-foreign espionage bills, emphasizing the need to prevent a recurrence of security breaches. The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea has criticized the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, characterizing the alleged leak as a national security failure and calling for a thorough investigation. They have expressed concerns about the potential long-term impact on South Korea's network of spies and informants, emphasizing the need for restoration.