Summary
A 55-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, originally from South Korea, was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline B (Foreign Influence), Guideline E (Personal Conduct), and Guideline L (Outside Activities). The applicant's extensive foreign business ties and omissions on his SF-86 were central to the decision.
Specifically, the applicant had a contract with a foreign company engaged in commercial applications of engineering technology, which received funding from the South Korean government, creating a conflict of interest. While he also discussed business with other foreign companies that did not receive government funding and did not appear to conflict with his U.S. government work, his primary foreign business relationship was problematic.
Crucially, the applicant omitted relevant information about his foreign military service and foreign business interests from his SF-86. These omissions, combined with his ongoing foreign marketing efforts while holding a DoD clearance, undermined his credibility and raised significant security concerns, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant maintained extensive foreign business ties, particularly with a South Korean firm funded by the government.
- He omitted significant information regarding his foreign military service and business interests on his SF-86, undermining his credibility.
- The applicant's ongoing foreign marketing efforts while holding a DoD clearance raised significant security concerns.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A2.1.2.1raisedForeign Influence (DC 1)
- E2.A2.1.3.1raisedPersonal Conduct (DC 2)
- E2.A2.1.3.3raisedOutside Activities (DC 3)
Key Rule Quoted
“The "clearly consistent with the national interest" standard compels resolution of any reasonable doubt about an Applicant's suitability for access in favor of the Government.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJan 29, 2003
- Answer filedMar 28, 2003Applicant admitted to all allegations except one.
- Hearing heldJun 24, 2003All parties appeared as scheduled.
- Decision dateOct 10, 2003
Cite For
- Security Concerns Related to Foreign Influence Under Guideline B
- Issues of Personal Conduct and Credibility in Security Clearance Cases
- The Importance of Full Disclosure on the SF-86 Form