S. Korea, EU strike deal on sharing passenger data (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea and the EU signed a PNR data sharing agreement, the first in Asia, to enhance border security and combat smuggling, with implementation planned for mid-2027.

• South Korea signed an agreement with the EU to share passenger name record (PNR) data
• The agreement allows sharing of flight itineraries, baggage info, and other details to screen high-risk travelers
• The deal will be implemented by mid-2027 to help combat smuggling of drugs and firearms