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South Korean Defense Ministry Bans Smartphones usage to prevent Military data leaks

South Korean Defense Ministry is banning their staffs from using the Interent connectivity and Camera functions inside the Ministry's building in a move to prevent the Military information leaks, according to the Yonhap News.

South Korean Defense Ministry is banning their staffs from using the Interent connectivity and Camera functions inside the Ministry's building in a move to prevent the Military information leaks, according to the Yonhap News

According to the newly implement mobile device management plan, the employees will be required to install a smartphone app that deactivates the most of the smartphone features while they are inside building.

Employees will still be able to make phone calls or using the text messages but those who have Apple iPhone only allowed to do that.

Visitors won't be allowed to carrying any mobile phones inside the Ministry's building. The plan goes into effect from July 15. 

The defense ministry said a trial run will be held first and it would consider revising it if necessary.
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