US EditionSouth Korea Says Not Aware of US Protest over Minister's Remarks on North Korea Nuclear Site
South Korea said the explanation was accepted after Chung’s remarks cited publicly available sources and a U.S. report said Washington protested.
- On Friday, South Korea's Unification Ministry said it sufficiently explained to the U.S. Embassy that Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's remarks about a North Korean nuclear facility in Kusong were based on publicly available information.
- The newspaper The Dong-A Ilbo reported that Washington conveyed displeasure over the disclosure and indicated it would partially restrict sharing intelligence, citing the minister's remarks as the trigger.
- During a March parliamentary hearing, Chung identified Kusong as a third uranium enrichment site alongside Yongbyon and Kangson, basing his assessment on reports from international research institutes.
- The U.S. Forces Korea said it is 'aware' of media reports without providing details, stating it 'works alongside our ROK ally every day to deter aggression and maintain peace.'
- Chang Yoon-jeong, deputy spokesperson at the Unification Ministry, said, 'We are not aware of the U.S. side's protest,' denying knowledge of any official intelligence-sharing restrictions between the two nations.
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South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
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South Korea mum on report alleging US withholding intel over minister remarks
South Korea on Friday was unable to confirm whether the United States was limiting its intelligence sharing following reports that Washington was upset by Seoul’s public disclosure of an undeclared North Korean nuclear enrichment facility. “We are not aware of any restrictions on intelligence sharing between South Korea and the U.S.,” a Unification Ministry spokesperson […]
Seoul says explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility
The unification ministry explained to the United States that Minister Chung Dong-young's remarks on North Korea's Kusong uranium enrichment facility were based on public information, officials said Friday.
Seoul says explained to US background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility
South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on April 17 it was not aware of any US protest or curbs on intelligence sharing following a report that Washington was unhappy about the disclosure of a previously unconfirmed North Korean nuclear site.
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