The court reportedly stated, 'It is unusual to print 4,000 pieces of related technical data on A4 paper for four days at SK hynix's Shanghai branch, where security is poor, just before resignation.' This testimony highlighted the suspicious nature of her actions and raised questions about her intentions.
The ruling indicated that the former employee's collection of materials was likely destined for Huawei, where she had received a pay boost, suggesting a link between her actions at SK hynix and her new employer.
The court found her guilty of violating the Industrial Technology Protection Act, concluding that the printed information was core state technology at the time.
Korean outlets reported that the sentence was considered lenient due to lack of proof that the stolen technology had been used and the challenges in quantifying damages.
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