Balanced News: Suspected covert Chinese outpost sparks push for S. Korea ‘spy bill’

South Korean authorities are investigating a floating restaurant on the Han River in Seoul suspected of being a covert Chinese police outpost. The restaurant, Dongbang Myeongju, is accused of engaging in covert activities and acting as a hub for Chinese intelligence operations. The accusations include illegal consular duties, repatriating wanted Chinese nationals, and organizing events for the Chinese Embassy. South Korea lacks the legal framework to prosecute such activities, but legislators are working on a new “spy bill” to broaden the definition of national security and enable prosecution in similar cases.