The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) was hit by unauthorized external access and temporarily suspended public access to its website. The cause is under investigation, the timing of restoration has not been determined, and whether any information was leaked remains unknown.
JETRO said it confirmed unauthorized external access on the 14th and subsequently suspended publication of its official website from the 17th to conduct an investigation. There is no prospect of restoration at present. The materials state that the site also carried information on overseas economic and trade developments, as well as applications for corporate programs and seminars.
The organization is an incorporated administrative agency that supports Japanese companies with exports and overseas expansion. It said it would continue suspending public access while investigating the cause of the unauthorized access. Whether any information was leaked remains unknown at present.