S. Korea, EU strike deal on sharing passenger data

“South Korea has signed an initial agreement on sharing passenger name record data with the European Union, marking the first deal of its kind by an Asian nation, the customs agency said Monday. The Korea Customs Service said PNR data includes the date of ticket issuance, flight itineraries, accompanying travelers and baggage information, which are essential for screening high-risk travelers at the border. The agency said the sharing of such information with EU authorities had previously been lim

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