Péter Korniss, Kossuth Prize-winning photographer, admitted to having recruited for state security

Korniss Péter, a renowned photographer, publicly admitted to being recruited by state security between 1957 and 1966 under the alias "Pál." He expressed shame over his past and sought to clarify the circumstances of his recruitment, fearing it might affect the perception of his decades-long career. Korniss was a law student during the 1956 revolution and was pressured into cooperation with the authorities while facing imprisonment. He later distanced himself from state security and hopes sharing his story will provide context for his decisions. The release of state security documents in Hungary is imminent, revealing numerous names linked to past informants.